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JGJ 80Y

1982 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,003 mi
Last recorded74,003 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGJ 80Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 May 2015 74,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 May 2015 74,003 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 72,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 72,729 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 71,708 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

N/S/R foot and handbrake lower reading than O/S/R

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 71,708 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

N/S/R foot and handbrake lower reading than O/S/R

Pass 14 Sep 2011 70,618 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 70,608 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 70,588 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 70,421 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 70,259 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 70,259 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 70,045 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 69,891 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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JGJ 80Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 JGJ 80Y, 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 JGJ 80Y registered?

JGJ 80Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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