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HGF 239X

1982 Triumph TR7

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,053 mi
Last recorded96,053 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1982 Triumph TR754,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGF 239X
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 96,053 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

main beam tell tale not working

Pass 5 Aug 2020 96,021 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

main beam tell tell not working

Pass 26 Sep 2018 95,907 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 95,761 miles

Fuel indicator not working

RPM gauge not working

Water warning light on

Fail 13 Sep 2017 95,757 miles

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Fuel indicator not working

RPM gauge not working

Water warning light on

Pass 7 Sep 2016 95,712 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 95,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 95,701 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres starting to crack

coolent leak

Fail 25 Sep 2013 95,649 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 95,649 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 95,276 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 98,970 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 94,970 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 94,989 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 94,626 miles

slight play in both front struts

Fail 22 Apr 2010 94,626 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

slight play in both front struts

Pass 21 Sep 2006 93,996 miles

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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HGF 239X is a 1982 Triumph TR7 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HGF 239X, 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 HGF 239X registered?

HGF 239X is a 1982 Triumph TR7, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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