MOT History from tests of petrol TRIUMPH TR 7s year 1981

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Pass percent:64.40%

(The average a petrol TRIUMPH TR 7 year 1981 passes without issue)

Based on:5,613 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	349
Headlamp aim out of alignment	332
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	301
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	197
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	173
Registration plate lamp issues	166
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	155
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	152
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	151
Rear brake binding	127
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	111
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	89
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	87
Brake pipe excessively corroded	83
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	76
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	72
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	70
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	67
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	65
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	64
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	56
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	52
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	48
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	47
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	47
Rear brake application uneven	46
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	44
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	43
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	42
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	41
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	40
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	39
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	39
Registration plate issues	39
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	38
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	36
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	32
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	31
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	30
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	29
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	29
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	29
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	28
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	28
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	27
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	27
Windscreen washer not working	27
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	26
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	25
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	23
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	22
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	22
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	21
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	21
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	21
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	20
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	20
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	20
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	20
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	20
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	19
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	18
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	18
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	17
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	17
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	15
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	14
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	14
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	14
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	13
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	13
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	13
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	12
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	12
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	11
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	11
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	11
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	10
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	10
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	10
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	10
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	10
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	10
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	9
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	9
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	9
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	9
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	9
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	9
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	9
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	9
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	8
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	8
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland \|2.5.B.1b\|	8
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	8
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	8
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	8
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	8
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	7
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	7
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	7
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	7
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	7
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	7
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	7
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	7
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	7
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	6
Offside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	6
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	6
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	6
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	6
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	6
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	6
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	6
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	6
Brake hose damaged	6
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	6
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))	6
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	6

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MOT History from tests of petrol TRIUMPH TR 7s year 1981

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