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UHJ 686W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Yellow Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

11,724 mi
Last recorded11,724 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHJ 686W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 11,724 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

floor pan and chassis corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2020 11,325 miles

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight play in prop shaft joints (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight general corrosion on floor pan and chassis

Fail 21 Aug 2020 11,304 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 10,925 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 10,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 10,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 10,018 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front floor outrigger corroded

Offside Rear boot floor to inner wing corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear handbrake cable fouls exhaust and centre pivot seized

all brake pipes poorly routed and attached

propshaft joint gaiters in poor condition

wipers do not park automatically

Fail 3 Aug 2017 10,018 miles

Central Electrical wiring insecure transmission tunnel battery lead (1.9.2a)

Central Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front floor outrigger corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear boot floor to inner wing corroded

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear handbrake cable fouls exhaust and centre pivot seized

all brake pipes poorly routed and attached

propshaft joint gaiters in poor condition

wipers do not park automatically

Pass 17 Aug 2016 9,436 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 8,425 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

Some previous welding repairs

Pass 21 Jul 2014 6,842 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 8,365 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 8,365 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 8,362 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 8,237 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 8,066 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 7,760 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 79,744 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 79,227 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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UHJ 686W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Yellow with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UHJ 686W, 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 UHJ 686W registered?

UHJ 686W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 10 July 1981.

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