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TDH 436W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,157 mi
Last recorded13,157 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDH 436W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 13,157 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fluffing/minor damage to n/s/f seat belt webbing

front to rear brake pipe rusty at bulkhead & at rear of vehicle

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

one headlamp aim on high limit & one on low limit

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight bind in n/s/r rear brake

slight wear in rack evident

split pins missing from suspension & steering components, but nyloc nuts fitted

surface rust on mastercylinder brake pipes

wear in both rear axle (endfloat)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 16,157 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fluffing/minor damage to n/s/f seat belt webbing

front to rear brake pipe rusty at bulkhead & at rear of vehicle

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

one headlamp aim on high limit & one on low limit

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight bind in n/s/r rear brake

slight wear in rack evident

split pins missing from suspension & steering components, but nyloc nuts fitted

surface rust on mastercylinder brake pipes

wear in both rear axle (endfloat)

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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TDH 436W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Gold 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 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 TDH 436W, 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 TDH 436W registered?

TDH 436W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 24 April 1981.

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