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VAR 607W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,063 mi
Last recorded67,063 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAR 607W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 67,063 miles

2x exhaust mounting rubbers missing but system secure

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

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

rear brake imbalance 29%

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Fail 15 Jun 2017 67,061 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6 %, pass level 4.5% (7.3.B.1a)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both, pop up headlamps inoperative (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing screen (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

2x exhaust mounting rubbers missing but system secure

rear brake imbalance 29%

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 11 Aug 2015 66,794 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2014 66,744 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2014 66,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

fuel pipes corroded

propshaft uj worn

slight under body corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2012 66,636 miles

exhaust rubbers perrished

Pass 24 Mar 2011 66,384 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 65,881 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 65,881 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 65,534 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front sub frame bushes perrished

Pass 11 Jun 2007 65,287 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 64,651 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 607W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 607W, 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 VAR 607W registered?

VAR 607W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 8 May 1981.

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The MOT history for VAR 607W shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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