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URM 196X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,145 mi
Last recorded23,145 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURM 196X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 23,145 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 22,173 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 22,173 miles

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

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

Offside Steering component casing not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2009 20,634 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 20,634 miles

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 19,793 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 18,527 miles

d/s/r brake drum worn

rear brake pipes starting to corrode in places

slight damp patch near bottom rad hose

slight water leak from core plug area

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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URM 196X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 URM 196X, 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 URM 196X registered?

URM 196X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 23 October 1981.

Is URM 196X safe to buy?

The MOT history for URM 196X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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