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DHF 556Y

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,518 mi
Last recorded85,518 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHF 556Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 85,518 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 85,516 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in shock absorber

Pass 14 May 2014 84,440 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 84,438 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 82,739 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 82,130 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 81,468 miles

both front tyres getting low (stepped tyres)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 81,467 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres getting low (stepped tyres)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 81,397 miles

emissions co level just under upper limit

Pass 23 Nov 2007 81,365 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 79,555 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 79,555 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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DHF 556Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DHF 556Y, 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 DHF 556Y registered?

DHF 556Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is DHF 556Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHF 556Y shows 12 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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