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EGV 971Y

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Gold Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,150 mi
Last recorded94,150 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGV 971Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 94,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under vehicle has been undersealed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2010 93,502 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 93,502 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 91,077 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 91,077 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 85,245 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 84,598 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 84,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 83,145 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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EGV 971Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Gold with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EGV 971Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EGV 971Y registered?

EGV 971Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 27 August 1982.

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The MOT history for EGV 971Y shows 9 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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