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ADD 278Y

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,813 mi
Last recorded12,813 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADD 278Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 12,813 miles

vehicle repaired and undersealed. nearside rear tyre perrished on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2013 12,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

vehicle repaired and undersealed. nearside rear tyre perrished on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2012 8,934 miles

vehicle underbody repaired and undersealed.

Pass 2 Apr 2011 4,304 miles

vehicle repaired and undersealed

Pass 28 Apr 2010 590 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 575 miles

underbody repaired and undersealed

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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ADD 278Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ADD 278Y, 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 ADD 278Y registered?

ADD 278Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 26 August 1982.

Is ADD 278Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADD 278Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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