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RLY 420W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

809 mi
Last recorded809 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLY 420W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 809 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 753 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 99,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 95,945 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 93,084 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 86,645 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 77,456 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 77,466 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2014 72,652 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 72,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2013 79,179 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 77,860 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 77,653 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 77,552 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 77,487 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 77,450 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2007 77,381 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 77,108 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tr 7?

Based on 26,315 MOT tests across 3,030 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
431
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
3,030
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,278
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,128
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,118
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 976
fog lamp not working 719
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RLY 420W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 60,266 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Tr 7 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RLY 420W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tr 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 45 years old, this Triumph Tr 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RLY 420W registered?

RLY 420W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 26 May 1981.

Is RLY 420W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLY 420W shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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