MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,366 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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))
both front tyres wearing low on inner edges
shock absorbers weak
slight play in both front wheel bearings
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
all shock absorbers have reduced damping effect
front tyres wearing on inner edges
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) ()
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.
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.
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.
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.
Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight play in steering rack.
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.
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)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight damage to near-side front windscreen wiper blade .
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph Tr 7?
Based on 26,315 MOT tests across 3,030 vehicles.
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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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