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URC 242X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

4,924 mi
Last recorded4,924 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURC 242X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 4,924 miles

Central Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 4,217 miles

Central Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 3,278 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 3,264 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 2,232 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly frayed

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 2,218 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly frayed

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 608 miles

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

Nearside parking brake efficiency slightly low

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear service brake efficiency slightly low

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 594 miles

Driver's seat insecure rear securing bolt loose (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside parking brake efficiency slightly low

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear service brake efficiency slightly low

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 97,466 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 93,981 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 32,339 miles

Rear brakes sticking on slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2006 52,119 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 91,489 miles

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

steering rack slight play inner joint nsf

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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URC 242X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 URC 242X, 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 URC 242X registered?

URC 242X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is URC 242X safe to buy?

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