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VAR 569W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Gold Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,090 mi
Last recorded65,090 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAR 569W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 65,090 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 64,883 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 63,957 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 63,538 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 63,147 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 62,960 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 62,319 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 61,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 61,178 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 61,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 59,685 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 59,685 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2007 58,979 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 58,967 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 58,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

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 569W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Gold with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 569W, 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 569W registered?

VAR 569W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 8 May 1981.

Is VAR 569W safe to buy?

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