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ULM 541X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,020 mi
Last recorded88,020 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULM 541X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 88,020 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 87,723 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 87,360 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 87,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 86,946 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 86,578 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 85,635 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 85,281 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 84,966 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 84,965 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 84,756 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 84,525 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 83,600 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 83,216 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 82,588 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 81,471 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 81,471 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All exzhaust mounts perished

Gearbox oil leak

O/S/Rear wheel has restricted free movement

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 80,566 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 79,276 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 77,609 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 74,293 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 74,293 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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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ULM 541X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ULM 541X, 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 ULM 541X registered?

ULM 541X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 19 November 1981.

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The MOT history for ULM 541X shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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