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HGC 539X

1982 Triumph TR7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,695 mi
Last recorded82,695 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Triumph TR754,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGC 539X
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 82,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 81,887 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 81,202 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 81,202 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 80,372 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 79,845 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 79,845 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust down pipe blowing on flange (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust mounting missing

Pass 19 Aug 2014 79,638 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight stiffness in steering.

vehicle has been stood.

How Reliable is the Triumph TR7?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
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HGC 539X is a 1982 Triumph TR7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Triumph TR7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 54,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph TR7 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HGC 539X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR7 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 44 years old, this Triumph TR7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HGC 539X registered?

HGC 539X is a 1982 Triumph TR7, first registered on 5 March 1982.

Is HGC 539X safe to buy?

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