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TRT 659X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

46,914 mi
Last recorded46,914 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRT 659X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 46,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 46,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 46,152 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 45,605 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 45,408 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear axle oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2017 44,516 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 43,839 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 43,122 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 43,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 42,316 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 42,316 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 41,575 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,896 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 40,032 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 39,217 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 39,191 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 38,488 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 38,488 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 37,804 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 37,181 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front & rear sleel b/pipes rust

n/s/rear brake down on performance

radeater small leak

rust on o/s & n/s sills & o/s/f inner wing

Pass 8 Aug 2006 36,874 miles

radiater stain

rear brakes unbalanced [ok mot]

under side rust [ok mot ]

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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TRT 659X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TRT 659X, 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 TRT 659X registered?

TRT 659X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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The MOT history for TRT 659X shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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