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MSF 798X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

65,756 mi
Last recorded65,756 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSF 798X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 65,756 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 65,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 65,660 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 64,690 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 64,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 63,975 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 63,037 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 62,313 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 61,837 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 61,348 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 60,904 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 60,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 59,819 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 59,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 58,933 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 58,665 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 58,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 14 Jun 2007 57,941 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 57,940 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 57,583 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 57,581 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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MSF 798X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MSF 798X, 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 MSF 798X registered?

MSF 798X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 8 September 1981.

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