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TRO 374W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

73,091 mi
Last recorded73,091 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRO 374W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,582cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 73,091 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 72,953 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 72,950 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure catching on tyre (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected closure pannel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected closure panel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 72,684 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 72,676 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front to rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front to rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2018 72,178 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 71,574 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 71,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top flitch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under front wing (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 70,125 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 69,753 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 69,753 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 89,109 miles

all four wheel inner wheel arches corroded

near side and off side front and rear floor corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 68,568 miles

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

o/s & n/s rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2013 68,564 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s & n/s rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 67,581 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 66,327 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 65,817 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 65,113 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 64,440 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 63,412 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 62,257 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 61,353 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 61,341 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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TRO 374W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TRO 374W, 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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TRO 374W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 18 March 1981.

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