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WFL 998X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,919 mi
Last recorded96,919 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFL 998X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 96,919 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 95,294 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 94,439 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 94,221 miles

Nearside outer sill and floor corroded

Offside outer sill and floor corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2016 93,606 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 92,782 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s outer sill is slightly corroded.

o/s front floor is slightly corroded.

o/s inner front wing is slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 92,782 miles

n/s outer sill is slightly corroded.

o/s front floor is slightly corroded.

o/s inner front wing is slightly corroded.

Pass 14 May 2014 92,340 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 92,302 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joint slight play

n/s/f bottom of the screen cracked

n/s/r outer sill corroded

under body corroded and under sealed

Fail 14 Jun 2012 92,300 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joint slight play

n/s/f bottom of the screen cracked

n/s/r outer sill corroded

under body corroded and under sealed

Pass 2 Nov 2010 92,141 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 2 Nov 2010 92,141 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 5 May 2009 91,218 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 90,635 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 90,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2007 89,746 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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WFL 998X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WFL 998X, 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 WFL 998X registered?

WFL 998X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 30 June 1981.

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