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YAC 181X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,382 mi
Last recorded107,382 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAC 181X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 107,382 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 107,301 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 107,159 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 107,131 miles

Nearside Rear side marker not working

Fail 29 Oct 2018 107,131 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both lights not popping up (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both not popping up (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear side marker not working

Pass 16 Aug 2017 106,997 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 106,704 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 106,704 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 106,559 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 105,954 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 105,364 miles

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

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

showing signs of corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2012 104,565 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 104,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2007 102,589 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 102,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YAC 181X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YAC 181X, 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 YAC 181X registered?

YAC 181X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 11 August 1981.

Is YAC 181X safe to buy?

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