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XKV 866X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,347 mi
Last recorded55,347 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKV 866X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 55,347 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 54,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 54,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 54,031 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 53,787 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr tyre wall perished

Pass 1 Apr 2014 53,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nsr tyre wall perished and tread perished also outer wall damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2012 52,444 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,406 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 52,405 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 52,387 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 52,385 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 52,199 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 52,199 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Sep 2008 52,058 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 52,058 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 52,046 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 52,025 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 52,025 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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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XKV 866X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XKV 866X, 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 XKV 866X registered?

XKV 866X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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