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ERO 939Y

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

79,169 mi
Last recorded79,169 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERO 939Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 79,169 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 79,169 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 78,634 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 78,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 77,375 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 77,375 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 76,662 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 76,654 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 76,533 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front inner wings repaired

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Jun 2011 76,503 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front inner wings repaired

Pass 4 Jun 2010 75,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 74,276 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 74,276 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 73,635 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2007 72,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

steering rack worn

Fail 15 May 2007 72,352 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

steering rack worn

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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ERO 939Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ERO 939Y, 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 ERO 939Y registered?

ERO 939Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 31 August 1982.

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