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UUE 599X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,046 mi
Last recorded86,046 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUE 599X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 86,046 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 84,856 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 84,782 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 83,638 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 83,128 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 82,932 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 82,931 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 82,715 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 82,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 82,682 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 82,650 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 82,614 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 80,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jun 2013 77,570 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 77,570 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 76,429 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers perished

nearside exhaust down pipe slight leak

steering wheel top bearing slight play

Fail 6 Jul 2012 76,429 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

both front lower ball joint dust covers perished

nearside exhaust down pipe slight leak

steering wheel top bearing slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2011 74,713 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 72,775 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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UUE 599X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UUE 599X, 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 UUE 599X registered?

UUE 599X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is UUE 599X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUE 599X shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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