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RPB 469X

1981 Triumph TR7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,311 mi
Last recorded41,311 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR750,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPB 469X
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 41,311 miles

Air Filter Missing

N/s/f Indicator Lens Out Of Shape

Oil Leak

Slight Corrosion On Both Rear Brake Pipes

Fail 16 Apr 2011 41,311 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Air Filter Missing

N/s/f Indicator Lens Out Of Shape

Oil Leak

Slight Corrosion On Both Rear Brake Pipes

How Reliable is the Triumph TR7?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
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RPB 469X is a 1981 Triumph TR7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Triumph TR7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 50,389 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph TR7 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RPB 469X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR7 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 45 years old, this Triumph TR7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RPB 469X registered?

RPB 469X is a 1981 Triumph TR7, first registered on 5 October 1981.

Is RPB 469X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPB 469X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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