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GFW 923Y

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,742 mi
Last recorded106,742 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFW 923Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 106,742 miles

Front front bumper slightly loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 106,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 106,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 106,742 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 106,742 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 106,742 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working both (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2016 106,742 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 106,742 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 106,740 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 106,704 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 106,740 miles

BOOT WONT STAY OPEN.

BOTH DOOR MIRROR GLASSES SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

FRONT BUMPER SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

HAZARD AND REAR FOG LIGHT SWITCHES NOT WORKING SOMETIMES(LACK OF USE?).

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

SLIGHT WEAR AT LOWER STEERING COUPLING.

SLIGHT WEAR AT STEERING RACK.

VISCOUS COOLING FAN LOOSE AND NOISY.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 106,740 miles

BOOT LID NOT STAYING UP.

FRONT BUMPER LOOSE.

L/H WING INDICATOR SLIGHTLY DULL.

SLIGHT LEAK AT L/H/F SHOCK ABSORBER.

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS AT ENGINE AND GEARBOX.

SLIGHT PLAY AT LOWER STEERING COUPLING.

SLIGHT PLAY AT R/H/F HUB.

SLIGHT WEAR AT STEERING RACK.

Pass 13 Apr 2009 106,067 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 106,067 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

DRIVERS WINDOW FAULTY.

FRONT BUMPER SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

HAZARD AND REAR FOG LIGHT SWITCHES STICKING SOMETIMES.

L/H HEADLIGHT STICKING SOMETIMES.

SLIGHT PLAY AT TOP OF STEERING COLUMN.

SLIGHT WEAR AT STEERING RACK AND LOWER BALL JOINTS.

SPARE TYRE FLAT.

Pass 11 May 2007 105,114 miles

BOTH DOOR MIRROR GLASSES SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

COOLANT LIGHT ON AT DASH.

DRIVERS WINDOW NOT WORKING.

FRONT BUMPER INSECURE.

SLIGHT LEAK AT EXHAUST MANIFOLD AREA.

SLIGHT PLAY AT BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS.

SLIGHT PLAY AT LOWER STEERING COUPLING.

SLIGHT WEAR AT STEERING RACK.

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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GFW 923Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GFW 923Y, 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 GFW 923Y registered?

GFW 923Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 18 August 1982.

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