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VFW 535W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

2,239 mi
Last recorded2,239 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFW 535W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2015 2,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2014 1,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Underbody Corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2014 1,868 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2013 1,567 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

fuel line coreroded

off side rear under wheel arch area corroded

under side under sealed

Pass 26 Feb 2013 800 miles

Exhaust emissions close to legal limit

Pass 28 Feb 2012 99,718 miles

Exhaust emissions only just below legal limit

Pass 22 Feb 2011 98,353 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 97,619 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 97,179 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 97,179 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 97,055 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 96,589 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 96,387 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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VFW 535W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VFW 535W, 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 VFW 535W registered?

VFW 535W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 15 April 1981.

Is VFW 535W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFW 535W shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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