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RRS 627X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,229 mi
Last recorded88,229 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRS 627X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 88,229 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 85,890 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,656 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 81,478 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 77,861 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 74,839 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 74,839 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2012 73,085 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 73,058 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 70,256 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 70,233 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 65,890 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 65,866 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 60,830 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 59,796 miles

N/S SILL CORRODED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 59,149 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 59,149 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 58,538 miles

steering rack worn. †both rear bump stops missing. †offside rear shock needs ajusting. †sleight bind to offside rear brake. †hand-brake stiff to opperate. †bolt missing from gearbox exhaust mount. †rear wheel arches and door sills rusty. †rear brakes

Pass 24 Jun 2005 57,924 miles

both front lower wing sections corroding. †o/sr wheel arch corroding. †both rear lower panel sections corroding.

Fail 20 Jun 2005 57,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

both front lower wing sections corroding. †osr wheel arches corroding †both rear lower panel sections corroding

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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RRS 627X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RRS 627X, 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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RRS 627X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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