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TAC 418W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,517 mi
Last recorded49,517 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAC 418W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 49,517 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 49,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 49,435 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch - top strut mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet - top strut mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Nov 2014 49,375 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 49,211 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion nearside front and offside front inner wings [near top strut mountings]

Fail 9 Dec 2013 49,210 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 46,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 42,861 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 40,915 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 39,063 miles

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

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

underneath of viechle genrally corroded but not excesive

Pass 13 Oct 2008 35,970 miles

advise attention to o/s rear foot and hand brake

Pass 8 Oct 2007 32,807 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 28,813 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 27,155 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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TAC 418W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TAC 418W, 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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TAC 418W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 June 1981.

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