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RPJ 508X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

43,636 mi
Last recorded43,636 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPJ 508X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 43,636 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 43,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 43,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Front carb (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 42,223 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 41,506 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 40,429 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 40,412 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 40,393 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 40,388 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 39,372 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 38,949 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 38,406 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 37,979 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 37,209 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 36,359 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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RPJ 508X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RPJ 508X, 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 RPJ 508X registered?

RPJ 508X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 4 November 1981.

Is RPJ 508X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPJ 508X shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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