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ULB 229X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,333 mi
Last recorded57,333 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULB 229X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 57,333 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 57,330 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin It is hard to get a clear view. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Ignition lead from coil is rubbing on steering column linkage.

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear brake lights are affected by rear indicators. (4.3.3 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle is corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 57,330 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin It is hard to get a clear view. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Ignition lead from coil is rubbing on steering column linkage.

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear brake lights are affected by rear indicators. (4.3.3 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle is corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 57,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 57,056 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 55,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light rust (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly rusty (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rack (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 55,606 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure outer boot clip loose (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

All 4 tyres perishing with hairline cracks suggest replacing

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc rusty (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc rusty (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Sep 2016 54,666 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 53,983 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 53,521 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 52,244 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2009 52,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 52,008 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 51,829 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 51,829 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 51,829 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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ULB 229X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ULB 229X, 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 ULB 229X registered?

ULB 229X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is ULB 229X safe to buy?

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