MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,636 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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