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YAC 239X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

82,167 mi
Last recorded82,167 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAC 239X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 82,167 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 82,147 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 81,693 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 81,693 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 81,390 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 81,387 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 81,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From interconnecting pipe, both ends. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, near inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leaks.

Service brake efficiency 50%.

Fail 25 Sep 2018 81,058 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From interconnecting pipe, both ends. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, near inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leaks.

Service brake efficiency 50%.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip, outside zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 80,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases L/H centre to rear pipe join. (7.1.2)

Oil leaks.

Service brake efficiency 51%.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 79,838 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 79,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 79,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2013 157,999 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 157,999 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general underbody corrosion

nearside front wing to sill has corrosion

offside rear inner wing has corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2012 157,999 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 157,999 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

oddometer not working

Fail 17 Mar 2011 157,999 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

oddometer not working

Pass 12 Mar 2010 157,999 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 157,999 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 157,999 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 155,687 miles

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

n/s rear hub oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2008 155,687 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

n/s rear hub oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2007 149,860 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 149,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

end float on halfshafts

Pass 31 Mar 2006 144,007 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 143,997 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s handbrake weak

rear end n/s sill weak

slight end float in n/s half shaft

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 239X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 239X, 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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YAC 239X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 31 July 1981.

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