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UNW 703W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,800 mi
Last recorded96,800 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNW 703W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 96,800 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting but ball hitch not fitted (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 95,911 miles

slight corrosion on spare wheel by tow bar bracket but tow ball not fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2017 94,965 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 94,965 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking flexhose (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 91,900 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 89,537 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion end (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 86,980 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 85,510 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear inner quarter panel corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2013 85,510 miles

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

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

nearside rear inner quarter panel corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 83,386 miles

offside front and rear floor areas corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 82,440 miles

nearside rear inner body panel corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2011 82,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear inner body panel corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2010 79,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

repair rustspots on under side

Pass 23 Jun 2009 77,374 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

nearside rear inner panel corroded

Pass 23 May 2008 75,849 miles

Battery insecure

nearside rear inner panel corroded

Fail 17 May 2008 75,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

nearside rear inner panel corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2007 72,243 miles

nearside front chassis slightly corroded inside front wheel arch

offside front chassis corroded inside front wheel arch but not within a pescribed area

Fail 20 Apr 2007 72,243 miles

Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

nearside front chassis slightly corroded inside front wheel arch

offside front chassis corroded inside front wheel arch but not within a pescribed area

Pass 20 Oct 2005 67,125 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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UNW 703W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UNW 703W, 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 UNW 703W registered?

UNW 703W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 15 May 1981.

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