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UUA 99W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,201 mi
Last recorded85,201 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUA 99W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 85,201 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 35,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

this cars been stood for a long time

Pass 23 Aug 2010 85,145 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 85,144 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

OFFSIDE BALL JOINT NUT - NYLOCK NOT TOUCHING THREAD!

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Aug 2009 85,109 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

o/s chassis been brazed up at so time,

Pass 3 Aug 2009 85,109 miles

o/s chassis been brazed up at so time,

Pass 1 Aug 2008 85,054 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 85,054 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 85,043 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 85,043 miles

Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 May 2006 85,038 miles

BUMP STOPS MISSING

Fail 12 May 2006 85,038 miles

BUMP STOPS MISSING

Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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UUA 99W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UUA 99W, 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 UUA 99W registered?

UUA 99W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 3 July 1981.

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