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VAR 550W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

10,943 mi
Last recorded10,943 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAR 550W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 10,943 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 9,711 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 8,137 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 6,523 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 6,373 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 6,221 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 5,997 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 5,997 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 5,843 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 5,393 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 4,994 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 4,974 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 4,465 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006
Pass 3 Feb 2006 3,647 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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VAR 550W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VAR 550W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VAR 550W registered?

VAR 550W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 24 April 1981.

Is VAR 550W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAR 550W shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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