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RVO 935X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

61,573 mi
Last recorded61,573 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVO 935X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 61,573 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 61,565 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 60,869 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 60,858 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement parking brake (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to nearside across bulkhead (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear under bulkhead (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 60,248 miles

offside front wing corroded at bottom

Fail 13 Aug 2019 60,426 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

offside front wing corroded at bottom

Pass 9 Aug 2018 59,353 miles

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

steering column lower universal joints (2) slightly worn

Fail 9 Aug 2018 59,353 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

steering column lower universal joints (2) slightly worn

Pass 4 Aug 2017 55,445 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 54,616 miles

front valance corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2016 54,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/ bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/bulkhead (2.4.A.3)

front valance corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2015 54,105 miles

nearside and offside front inner wings/bulkhead corroded but not within a prescribed area or likely to affect steering or braking

Pass 30 Jul 2014 53,664 miles

offside / nearside front bulkhead corroded not within a prescibed area

Fail 30 Jul 2014 53,664 miles

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

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

offside / nearside front bulkhead corroded not within a prescibed area

Pass 18 Jul 2013 52,371 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front bulkhead corroded not within a prescibed area

offside front bulkhead corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 2 Aug 2012 50,856 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 50,856 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 50,212 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 50,211 miles

Lower Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 50,175 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side rear wheel arch has section removed with metal edges exposed but not deemed to be sharp or dangerous

off side parking braake lever sticking slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2006 49,463 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 49,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

water leak on os of engine - poss water pump

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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RVO 935X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RVO 935X, 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 RVO 935X registered?

RVO 935X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 19 November 1981.

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