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A265 KAY

1983 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

70,366 mi
Last recorded70,366 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 1983 Triumph Tr 756,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA265 KAY
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 70,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2021 70,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - low wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2020 69,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm- wearing low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm- wearing low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock absorbers weak (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 69,160 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

shock absorbers weak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 20 Nov 2019 69,160 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

shock absorbers weak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Nov 2018 67,997 miles

all shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2017 67,194 miles

exhaust system deteriorated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 66,417 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 2 Nov 2016 66,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle off-side low effort (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill section (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off-side front inner wing. (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 64,949 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off-side front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

play in steering rack inner joints.

rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 63,825 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 62,548 miles

Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 23 Oct 2013 62,532 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 61,495 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 61,488 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 60,069 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 60,031 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Nov 2010 58,460 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 56,776 miles

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

slight damage to near-side front windscreen wiper blade .

Pass 13 Nov 2008 55,519 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 55,042 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 55,021 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 54,522 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 54,135 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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A265 KAY is a 1983 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1983 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 56,776 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 A265 KAY, 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 43 years old, this Triumph Tr 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A265 KAY is a 1983 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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