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MPF 727W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

9,463 mi
Last recorded9,463 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPF 727W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 9,463 miles

Service brake performance ONLY 56% just within MOT minimum requirements of 50%.

Very heavy surface corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch at the front.

nearside and offside front and offside rear brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Fail 26 Jan 2011 9,462 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake performance ONLY 56% just within MOT minimum requirements of 50%.

Very heavy surface corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch at the front.

nearside and offside front and offside rear brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 8,846 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 8,834 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 8,502 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside headlight does not return into scuttle

Pass 3 Jul 2007 8,502 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside headlight does not return into scuttle

Pass 1 Dec 2005 7,436 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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MPF 727W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 MPF 727W, 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 MPF 727W registered?

MPF 727W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 9 February 1981.

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