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RNJ 882X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,068 mi
Last recorded75,068 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNJ 882X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 75,068 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 74,958 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 74,695 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 74,456 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 74,259 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 74,067 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 73,837 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 73,647 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 73,400 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 73,399 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 73,246 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 73,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 72,724 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 72,724 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 71,902 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 70,785 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 69,889 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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RNJ 882X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RNJ 882X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RNJ 882X registered?

RNJ 882X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 21 December 1981.

Is RNJ 882X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNJ 882X shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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