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BNK 799X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,267 mi
Last recorded59,267 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNK 799X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 59,267 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 59,245 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2020 59,236 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 59,630 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 58,148 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 58,148 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 54,677 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 83,796 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 53,315 miles

BOOT STAY LOOSE

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

D/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED IN PLACES

HAND BRAKE JUST PAST MOT

SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

SUSPENSION CORRODED IN PLACES

Fail 21 May 2008 53,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BONNET STAY LOOSE

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

D/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED IN PLACES

HANDBRAKE JUST PAST MOT

SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

SUSPENSION CORRODED IN PLACES

Pass 21 Nov 2006 53,266 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 53,266 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 52,079 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 52,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap washer worn

rear wheel archs corroded

throttle sticking on 1100 rpm

water leak into boot area

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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BNK 799X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BNK 799X, 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 BNK 799X registered?

BNK 799X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 April 1982.

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