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BRW 457Y

1982 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 3988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

4,661 mi
Last recorded4,661 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRW 457Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 4,661 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 3,844 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 2,435 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 2,306 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 2,203 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play play found at road wheel when jacked (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake reading lower than expected

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 1,991 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 1,991 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 1,960 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 1,682 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 1,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 1,472 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 1,472 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 1,128 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 782 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 250 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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BRW 457Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in White with a 3,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BRW 457Y, 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 BRW 457Y registered?

BRW 457Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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