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APW 2X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Gold Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

14,962 mi
Last recorded14,962 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPW 2X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 14,962 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 14,962 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 14,728 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 14,289 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear fuel pipes rusty ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake readings low,

Fail 17 Jun 2019 14,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam head lights not popping up .so cant test them,both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear fuel pipes rusty ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake readings low,

Pass 28 Sep 2017 14,230 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank starting too rust

Fail 26 Sep 2017 14,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank starting too rust

Pass 15 Sep 2016 13,417 miles

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 13,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185-70-r13 86t nexen eco blue (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 13,149 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 12,835 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 12,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2013 11,831 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 10,625 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

offside rear exhaust rubber mountings are perished

Pass 14 May 2010 8,728 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 8,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2009 4,232 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 886 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 23 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all tyres perished

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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APW 2X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Gold with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 APW 2X, 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 APW 2X registered?

APW 2X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 29 June 1982.

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