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LUX 307W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

11,636 mi
Last recorded11,636 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUX 307W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,525cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 11,636 miles

Nearside Front Inner wearing smooth on shoulder of tread

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (0.9mm usable tread) & worn smooth on inner shoulder of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking (2.2.A.1b)

TYRE SIZE: 205/50R15V

centre caps fitted obscuring wheel fixings

cracks/damage in nearside & offside upper sill/bodywork but not significantly weakened

front & rear bumpers damaged but secure with no sharp edges exposed at time of test

heater matrix inner & outer metal pipes corroded but have no obvious signs of fluid loss

loose wire hanging near exhaust/propshaft

ns f+r indicaters not working intermittently

Fail 10 Aug 2016 11,636 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported wiring with working bulbs (x4) is a fire hazard when illuminated, resting on carpet/trim (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive reading: 7% limit: 4.5% (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative f+r ns+os (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded same corrosion as for body mounting prescribed area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner wearing smooth on shoulder of tread

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (0.9mm usable tread) & worn smooth on inner shoulder of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking (2.2.A.1b)

TYRE SIZE: 205/50R15V

centre caps fitted obscuring wheel fixings

cracks/damage in nearside & offside upper sill/bodywork but not significantly weakened

exhaust clamp loose/rotating on nearside pipe centre to rear join

front & rear bumpers damaged but secure with no sharp edges exposed at time of test

heater matrix inner & outer metal pipes corroded but have no obvious signs of fluid loss

loose wire hanging near exhaust/propshaft

ns f+r indicaters not working intermittently

parking brake only just met efficiency so it is obvious your braking system requires adj/repair

Pass 12 May 2015 6,377 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 May 2014 5,009 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 5,009 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

wiper stalk broken but working

Pass 12 Apr 2011 5,009 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 5,009 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 5,009 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 5,011 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 5,009 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 5,009 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 5,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 5,009 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 5,009 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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LUX 307W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LUX 307W, 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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LUX 307W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 4 February 1981.

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