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YVX 45X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,220 mi
Last recorded69,220 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVX 45X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 69,220 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 69,166 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 68,756 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 68,644 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 68,639 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 68,420 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

play in steering column shaft

Fail 25 Jun 2019 68,420 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers do not park (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings bolts to hub loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

play in steering column shaft

Pass 6 Sep 2016 68,320 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 67,836 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 67,836 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 10% (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 2500ppm (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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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YVX 45X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YVX 45X, 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 YVX 45X registered?

YVX 45X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 9 October 1981.

Is YVX 45X safe to buy?

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