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VNK 987W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

47,545 mi
Last recorded47,545 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNK 987W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 47,545 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 47,400 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 46,778 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 46,774 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Fuel hose leaking to the tank (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 46,315 miles

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 44,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

horn weak tone

Fail 24 Apr 2013 44,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

horn weak tone

Fail 3 May 2012 44,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2012 44,339 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 44,107 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,623 miles

front& rear side lights not working in side position at switch

Pass 17 Sep 2008 41,221 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 40,192 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 40,150 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 40,150 miles

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

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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VNK 987W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VNK 987W, 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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VNK 987W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 16 June 1981.

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