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AFJ 147Y

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,490 mi
Last recorded3,490 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFJ 147Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 3,490 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 3,388 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 3,388 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 3,301 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 3,082 miles

Brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Aug 2016 2,964 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

noise from steering rack no play evident

Fail 26 Aug 2016 2,964 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

noise from steering rack no play evident

Fail 24 Aug 2015 2,660 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

noise in steering system no play evident

washers weak

Pass 24 Aug 2015 2,660 miles

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

noise in steering system no play evident

washers weak

Fail 26 Oct 2011 2,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 2,634 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 2,571 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 2,472 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 2,472 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 1,860 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 1,860 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 1,564 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 1,564 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 Oct 2005 1,042 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 1,042 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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AFJ 147Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 AFJ 147Y, 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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AFJ 147Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 6 August 1982.

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