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HOW 649X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,489 mi
Last recorded34,489 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOW 649X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 34,489 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 34,391 miles

offside wiper blade poor performance

Fail 9 Jul 2014 34,390 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

offside wiper blade poor performance

Pass 29 Jul 2013 34,388 miles

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Fail 15 Jul 2013 34,386 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre tread cracked

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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HOW 649X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HOW 649X, 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 HOW 649X registered?

HOW 649X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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