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TNA 197X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

84,285 mi
Last recorded84,285 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNA 197X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 84,285 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 perished (5.2.3 (j))

thrust bearing noisy

Pass 11 Jul 2025 84,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all valve stems (5.2.3 (j))

thrust bearing noisey

Pass 4 Jul 2024 84,174 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak, not to excess. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush deteriorated, not to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged Slight deterioration to some tyre valves, not to excess. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 84,120 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight deterioration to bush, not to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight damage to flexi brake hose fixing nut.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle upper control arm front bush worn/bolt loose causing movement of axle. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 84,048 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 84,045 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 83,861 miles

INNER WINGS SLIGHTLY CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

NEAR SIDE REAR SUSPENSION MOUNT SLIGHTLY CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

OFF SIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END BOOT SLIGHTLY PERISHED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

UNDER VEHICLE GENERALLY CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Pass 13 Jul 2020 83,757 miles

Nearside Front traction control arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2020 83,757 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor pan area corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch area corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Floor pan repair defective but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear rear inner arch area slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 83,363 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Fail 7 Jun 2019 83,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Pass 19 Jun 2018 82,869 miles

REAR GEAR BOX MOUNT WORN

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE FRONT STEERING AND WHEEL BEARING BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Fail 7 Jun 2018 82,866 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

REAR GEAR BOX MOUNT WORN

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE FRONT STEERING AND WHEEL BEARING BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Pass 20 Mar 2017 82,084 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 80,939 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 80,122 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust has tempory support repair

Pass 24 Mar 2014 78,781 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 78,073 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 77,028 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 75,598 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 73,655 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight surface corrosion in both front inner wings.

Fail 5 Mar 2008 71,609 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 71,609 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 68,974 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 68,957 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

water leaking from bottom hose.

Pass 6 Feb 2006 67,325 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 67,322 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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TNA 197X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 TNA 197X, 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 TNA 197X registered?

TNA 197X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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