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WPU 148W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,640 mi
Last recorded76,640 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPU 148W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 76,640 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 76,640 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2017 76,561 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 75,912 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 75,636 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 75,121 miles

offside front tyre starting to perrish

Pass 28 Feb 2012 74,843 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 74,769 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 74,266 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 72,795 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 72,794 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 71,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 71,283 miles

advise surface rust on brake pipes

advise surface rust on fuel pipe

advise surface rust on fuel tank

Pass 28 Jan 2006 70,748 miles

ADVISE SURFACE RUST ON NSF BRAKE HOSE METAL ENDS

ADVISESURFACE RUST ON FUEL TANK

Fail 27 Jan 2006 7,474 miles

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

ADVISE LIMITED RESERVE TRAVEL ON PARKING BRAKE LEVER

ADVISE SURFACE RUST ON FUEL TANK

ADVISE SURFACE RUST ON NSF BRAKE HOSE METAL ENDS

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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WPU 148W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WPU 148W, 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 WPU 148W registered?

WPU 148W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 12 June 1981.

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The MOT history for WPU 148W shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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