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XMJ 284X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,362 mi
Last recorded74,362 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMJ 284X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 74,362 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 74,362 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 73,462 miles

Exhaust centre section clamp corroded.

Slight corrosion to O/S/R outer sill.

Fail 31 May 2018 73,460 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust centre section clamp corroded.

Slight corrosion to O/S/R outer sill.

Pass 24 May 2017 72,605 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play in lower steering column swivel joint

steering rack slightly rough when turned

Pass 17 May 2016 72,363 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 72,363 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 70,795 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 69,400 miles

front and rear brake pipes have been well greased

rust showing around steering column lower swivel

Pass 15 Nov 2012 69,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 68,980 miles

Park brake and brake warning lamps inop.

Roughness in O/S/F suspension top mounting.

Various engine oil leaks.

Fail 19 Oct 2011 68,980 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S/R exhaust hanger missing.

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Park brake and brake warning lamps inop.

Roughness in O/S/F suspension top mounting.

Various engine oil leaks.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 68,925 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 68,250 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 68,245 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

Nearside front body (sill/Wing) has excessive corrosion, not affecting load bearing points.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 64,101 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 59,204 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 52,748 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 47,313 miles

middel exaust mount broken

middel exhaust clamp lose

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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XMJ 284X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 XMJ 284X, 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 XMJ 284X registered?

XMJ 284X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 7 September 1981.

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