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AAC 579X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

87,221 mi
Last recorded87,221 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAC 579X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 87,221 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 87,143 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 86,939 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 86,606 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 86,606 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 86,302 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 86,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 86,079 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 86,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 85,781 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 85,499 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 85,496 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 85,271 miles

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

Centre Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 85,061 miles

Excess oil gearbox area

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O.s.r. footbrake reading slightly low

Pass 29 Jul 2011 84,676 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 84,676 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 84,294 miles

O.s.f. door inner frame slight corrosion ::O.s.r. brake lazy release :: Indicaters erratic slow normal op fast on hazard

Pass 22 Jul 2009 84,074 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 83,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front bump stops worn

rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2007 83,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside rear tyres sidewalls perished

offside rear brake binding slightly

service brake yourvehicle has only just met the required service brake efficiency it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 3.7.a.8

Fail 31 Jul 2007 83,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside rear tyres sidewalls perished

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2006 82,837 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 82,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2005 82,040 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 82,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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AAC 579X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1982 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 58,886 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AAC 579X, 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 44 years old, this Triumph Tr 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AAC 579X registered?

AAC 579X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 26 July 1982.

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