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EPP 72Y

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,951 mi
Last recorded91,951 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPP 72Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 91,951 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 91,947 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 91,406 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 91,402 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 89,615 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 89,615 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 88,421 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 88,421 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 86,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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EPP 72Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EPP 72Y, 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 EPP 72Y registered?

EPP 72Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 26 August 1982.

Is EPP 72Y safe to buy?

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