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MPN 745W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,422 mi
Last recorded89,422 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPN 745W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 89,422 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside corrosion around `A` pillar/bulkhead

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside corrosion around `A` pillar/bulkhead

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 89,371 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 88,449 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 88,435 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 87,654 miles

oil leaks

Pass 11 Jun 2016 87,181 miles

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

Oil leaks

Fail 11 Jun 2016 87,181 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leaks

Pass 20 Jun 2015 86,363 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

washers+wipers in poor condition

Fail 13 Jun 2015 86,347 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

washers+wipers in poor condition

Fail 14 Jun 2014 85,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 85,337 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 84,813 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 84,270 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 84,270 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 83,564 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 82,668 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 81,928 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 80,986 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 80,207 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 79,530 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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MPN 745W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MPN 745W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MPN 745W registered?

MPN 745W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 9 March 1981.

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