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MHG 696X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

22,571 mi
Last recorded22,571 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHG 696X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 22,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 22,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 22,142 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 20,670 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 20,670 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 20,477 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 19,062 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 17,449 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 17,445 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 15,760 miles

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 15,760 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 15,054 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight damage to the n/s/f tyre side wall

slight free play in the steering column ujs

Pass 12 Mar 2012 13,300 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 11,912 miles

h/c reading close to max.

rear exhaust clamp loose

Pass 17 Mar 2010 9,429 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 7,696 miles

Offside rear wheel is out of shape on inner face.

Rear brake aplication is uneven.

Rear tyres are scubed on outer side walls.

Unable to carry out full inspection of under side due to everything being under sealed.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 5,775 miles

rear tyes have been rubbing on wheel arch but not at time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2007 3,948 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 3,667 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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MHG 696X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MHG 696X, 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 MHG 696X registered?

MHG 696X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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