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UHA 769X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,444 mi
Last recorded83,444 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHA 769X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 83,444 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2019 83,362 miles

front wheel bearings have slight play

o/s/f lower ball gaiter has cracks

o/s/f rack end slight play

o/s/r tyre cut in tread

under car has been wax oil

Pass 24 Jul 2018 83,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

limited inspection of vehicle underbody due to a heavy coating of protective sealant

nearside front floor is corroded- non prescribed area

Fail 20 Jul 2018 83,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

limited inspection of vehicle underbody due to a heavy coating of protective sealant

nearside front floor is corroded- non prescribed area

Pass 2 Aug 2017 83,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heavy coating of oil/ sealant to under body limiting inspection of some components

offside and nearside headlamp images/ patterns are slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2016 83,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (7.1.2)

Limited inspection of underbody due to a heavy coating of oil/ undersealant

Offside and nearside headlamp images/ patterns are slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2015 82,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside headlamp images/patterns are slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2015 82,975 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside headlamp images/patterns are slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2014 82,911 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 82,254 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 81,219 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 80,794 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 80,773 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 79,329 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 75,367 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 73,519 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 72,502 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 71,808 miles

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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UHA 769X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UHA 769X, 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 UHA 769X registered?

UHA 769X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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