CarVerify

Free Car Check

WJO 924X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

29,885 mi
Last recorded29,885 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJO 924X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 29,885 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front brake pads worn low

o/s/r tyre badly perished

play in o/s/f inner tie rod /rack

radiator deteriorated

rear bump stops missing

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 15 May 2015 29,885 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front brake pads worn low

o/s/r tyre badly perished

play in o/s/f inner tie rod /rack

radiator deteriorated

rear bump stops missing

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 31 Jul 2013 29,671 miles

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

rear bump stops missing

Fail 31 Jul 2013 29,671 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 6 Aug 2012 29,541 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

coolant level warning light on

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking/perishing

Fail 6 Aug 2012 29,451 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

battery insecure

coolant level warning light on

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking/perishing

Fail 29 Jul 2011 29,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FLOOR PLUGS O/S/F AND NS/R RUSTING AWAY

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 29,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FLOOR PLUGS O/S/F AND NS/R RUSTING AWAY

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 29,342 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 29,060 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,027 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 28,869 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 28,869 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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
Full Triumph Tr 7 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WJO 924X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WJO 924X, 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

How do I check the history of WJO 924X?

You can check the full history of WJO 924X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WJO 924X registered?

WJO 924X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 8 July 1981.

Is WJO 924X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJO 924X shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJO 924X have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WJO 924X. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.