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FOO 730Y

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

59,512 mi
Last recorded59,512 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOO 730Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 59,512 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 59,502 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 59,495 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 59,489 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 59,457 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 59,387 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 59,322 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 59,233 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

OSR Axle bump stop missing

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 58,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 58,828 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 56,806 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 56,332 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 56,332 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 52,026 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 51,421 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 51,421 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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FOO 730Y 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 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FOO 730Y, 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 FOO 730Y registered?

FOO 730Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 18 August 1982.

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