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VAR 606W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

81,515 mi
Last recorded81,515 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAR 606W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 81,515 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 81,505 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 81,430 miles

Heavily waxoyled

Fail 17 May 2018 81,430 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Heavily waxoyled

Pass 31 Mar 2017 81,289 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 81,264 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 80,950 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 80,936 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 80,475 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 80,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2012 80,224 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 80,219 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 79,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

near/side front tyre cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2009 78,511 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

TOW BAR FITTED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HAS BEEN WELDED

Fail 28 May 2009 78,471 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

TOW BAR FITTED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HAS BEEN WELDED

Pass 10 Jun 2008 77,411 miles

Battery insecure

NEARSIDE QUARTER BUMPER MISSING

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTY

Fail 4 Jun 2008 77,403 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Battery insecure

NEARSIDE QUARTER BUMPER MISSING

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTY

Pass 25 Jun 2007 75,423 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 75,352 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

HT coil lead rubbing on steering column

centre cap on front wheel rim offside loose

side lamp in front bumper not working on offside

Pass 27 Jun 2006 72,853 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 72,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 67,239 miles

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

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 606W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VAR 606W, 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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VAR 606W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 15 May 1981.

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