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BRW 469Y

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,318 mi
Last recorded11,318 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRW 469Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 11,318 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 11,318 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 8,020 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 8,011 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 6,657 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 5,150 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 5,150 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 4,779 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 469Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BRW 469Y, 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 469Y registered?

BRW 469Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 13 August 1982.

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