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1981 Triumph TR 7 3.5L Petrol · HTU 881X

HTU 881X

1981 Triumph TR 7 (3.5L, petrol). First registered 25/08/1981. Recorded mileage 99,994 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/06/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1981
Engine
3500cc

HTU 881X Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2025
  • 99,994 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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HTU 881X Mileage History

  1. 04/04/202298,446 mi
  2. 28/03/202398,875 mi+429 mi
  3. 07/03/202499,450 mi+575 mi
  4. 31/03/202599,984 mi+534 mi
  5. 06/06/202599,994 mi+10 mi

Average of roughly 488 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

HTU 881X MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 24 May 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Triumph Tr 7 (HTU 881X) between April 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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