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UUB 1W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,107 mi
Last recorded3,107 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUB 1W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2025 3,107 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 2,176 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 2,136 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 1,916 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 1,400 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2019 894 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 822 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 873 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2016 862 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 735 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2014 649 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 22 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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UUB 1W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UUB 1W, 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 UUB 1W registered?

UUB 1W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 12 May 1981.

Is UUB 1W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUB 1W shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UUB 1W have outstanding finance?

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