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MPH 113W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,248 mi
Last recorded39,248 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPH 113W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 39,248 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2011 39,248 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,681 miles

Slight play to front right hand shockabsorber insert

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,202 miles

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

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection of repaired sections

Pass 12 Sep 2008 35,908 miles

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Sep 2008 35,900 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Apr 2007 35,210 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2006 34,320 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 34,257 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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MPH 113W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MPH 113W, 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 MPH 113W registered?

MPH 113W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 19 January 1981.

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