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ORA 466W

1981 Triumph TR7

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,319 mi
Last recorded61,319 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR750,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORA 466W
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 61,319 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 61,319 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake compensator sticking

Pass 27 Mar 2015 61,125 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 61,125 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2009 61,022 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 60,712 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 60,571 miles

slight freeplay in steering column bottom uj joint.

Fail 30 Jun 2007 60,571 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

slight freeplay in steering column bottom uj joint.

How Reliable is the Triumph TR7?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
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ORA 466W is a 1981 Triumph TR7 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 Triumph TR7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 50,389 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 TR7 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ORA 466W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR7 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 45 years old, this Triumph TR7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ORA 466W registered?

ORA 466W is a 1981 Triumph TR7, first registered on 10 April 1981.

Is ORA 466W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORA 466W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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