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YVL 33X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,750 mi
Last recorded48,750 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVL 33X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 48,750 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 48,548 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 48,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside steering rack boot insecure

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 48,298 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside steering rack boot insecure

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 47,856 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 47,856 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 47,395 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 46,642 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 46,554 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 46,493 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,835 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 45,718 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 45,718 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 45,606 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 45,501 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 45,430 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 45,101 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 45,101 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 44,675 miles

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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YVL 33X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YVL 33X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YVL 33X registered?

YVL 33X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 September 1981.

Is YVL 33X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVL 33X shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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