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CHP 297Y

1982 Triumph TR7

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,451 mi
Last recorded73,451 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1982 Triumph TR754,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHP 297Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 73,451 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 67,278 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 67,276 miles

Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Triumph TR7?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
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CHP 297Y is a 1982 Triumph TR7 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Triumph TR7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 54,777 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 TR7 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CHP 297Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR7 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 44 years old, this Triumph TR7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CHP 297Y registered?

CHP 297Y is a 1982 Triumph TR7, first registered on 24 September 1982.

Is CHP 297Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHP 297Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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