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UTA 162X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

65,155 mi
Last recorded65,155 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTA 162X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 65,155 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 63,053 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 62,511 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 62,296 miles

Offside Front brake performance slightly low

Pass 25 Feb 2016 61,658 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 61,646 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 61,558 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 61,558 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 60,833 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 59,618 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 59,369 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2010 58,647 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 58,474 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 58,003 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 56,169 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 31,551 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 55,085 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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UTA 162X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UTA 162X, 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 UTA 162X registered?

UTA 162X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 December 1981.

Is UTA 162X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTA 162X shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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