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FWL 881V

1984 Triumph TR7

Orange Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,986 mi
Last recorded56,986 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWL 881V
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1984
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 56,986 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 56,986 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 54,414 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 53,923 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 53,879 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front washer jets poor

slight play in lower column bush

Pass 15 May 2010 53,865 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight play in upper steering column mount

Pass 21 Apr 2009 53,757 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 53,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side rear suspension bump stop missing

slight play in steering rack

How Reliable is the Triumph TR7?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
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FWL 881V is a 1984 Triumph TR7 in Orange with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Triumph TR7 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FWL 881V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR7 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 42 years old, this Triumph TR7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FWL 881V?

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What year was FWL 881V registered?

FWL 881V is a 1984 Triumph TR7, first registered on 10 September 1984.

Is FWL 881V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWL 881V shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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