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WUD 54X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

19,826 mi
Last recorded19,826 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUD 54X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 19,826 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 14,447 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 8,842 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 3,350 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 1,692 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 1,932 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 1,909 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 1,895 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 1,851 miles

steering lower colomn bush worn

Fail 15 Jun 2016 1,851 miles

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

steering lower colomn bush worn

Pass 22 Jun 2015 1,781 miles

steering colimn lower bush has slight play

Fail 22 Jun 2015 1,778 miles

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

steering colimn lower bush has slight play

Pass 8 Jul 2014 1,720 miles

Lower steering column bush worn

Underside of vehicle painted in oil

Pass 6 Jun 2013 1,593 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 1,593 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 1,465 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 1,401 miles

slight brake binding n/s rear

Pass 22 Jun 2010 1,044 miles

n/s rear tyre worn & perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2009 846 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 647 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 473 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 473 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 232 miles

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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WUD 54X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WUD 54X, 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 WUD 54X?

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What year was WUD 54X registered?

WUD 54X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is WUD 54X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUD 54X shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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