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VTM 769W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,398 mi
Last recorded80,398 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTM 769W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 80,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2018 80,369 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking in sidewall

parking brake on 17%

Fail 2 Jul 2018 80,369 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

CRACKING IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDEWALL

PARKING BRAKE ON 17%

Pass 14 Jul 2017 80,023 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 80,023 miles

Direction indicators not working all offside (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative complete nearside (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front floor corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 79,756 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL 4 WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 1 Jun 2016 79,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension top mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 79,411 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 79,411 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 77,225 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 76,829 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 76,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 73,589 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STERRING RACK

Pass 17 Jun 2011 71,200 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Fail 11 Jun 2011 71,200 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 15 Jun 2010 69,227 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 May 2010 69,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 66,134 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT INNER EDGE

Fail 29 May 2009 66,134 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT INNER EDGE

Pass 2 Jun 2008 63,076 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 63,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 60,103 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 60,081 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 60,081 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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VTM 769W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VTM 769W, 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 VTM 769W registered?

VTM 769W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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