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BRW 499Y

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,006 mi
Last recorded53,006 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRW 499Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 53,006 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 52,434 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Nearside front lower ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2014 52,397 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 52,290 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,764 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 50,645 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 48,876 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 48,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 48,774 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 48,686 miles

rear flexy brake hose slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2006 48,605 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 499Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BRW 499Y, 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 499Y registered?

BRW 499Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 20 September 1982.

Is BRW 499Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRW 499Y shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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