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AUE 494Y

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,498 mi
Last recorded52,498 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUE 494Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 52,498 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 51,634 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 50,760 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,138 miles

Nearside 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 corrosion on o.s and n/s lower outer and inner sills and floor

Pass 17 Apr 2009 49,269 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 49,269 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 47,547 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 46,490 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 46,131 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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AUE 494Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AUE 494Y, 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 AUE 494Y registered?

AUE 494Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is AUE 494Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUE 494Y shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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