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CHP 284Y

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Cream Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,360 mi
Last recorded83,360 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHP 284Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 83,360 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 83,103 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 82,260 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 82,157 miles

centre exhaust support mounting in poor condition.advise attention.

small area of corrosion noted nearside front inner wing.

Fail 8 Jul 2015 82,156 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

small area of corrosion noted nearside front inner wing.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 82,150 miles

near side front inner wing corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2010 82,150 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

near side front inner wing corrosion

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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CHP 284Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Cream with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CHP 284Y, 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 CHP 284Y registered?

CHP 284Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 20 September 1982.

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