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TDU 503W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,700 mi
Last recorded69,700 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDU 503W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 69,700 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 69,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 69,667 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 69,667 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 69,668 miles

full underside off vehicle heavily undersealed at time off test

Fail 10 Mar 2009 69,667 miles

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

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

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

full underside off vehicle heavily undersealed at time off test

Pass 7 Jun 2007 59,675 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 59,667 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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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TDU 503W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TDU 503W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TDU 503W registered?

TDU 503W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 8 June 1981.

Is TDU 503W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDU 503W shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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