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JGJ 977Y

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Cream Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,375 mi
Last recorded132,375 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGJ 977Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 132,375 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 132,375 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 131,994 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 131,994 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2017 131,731 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 131,730 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 131,326 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 131,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2015 131,106 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 130,564 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 130,544 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mount missing

Pass 31 May 2013 130,193 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 130,149 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 129,869 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 129,395 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 129,395 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 129,063 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 129,057 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 128,438 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 128,084 miles

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

Service brake efficiency low at 52%.Advise full brake inspection to be carried out.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 127,856 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 127,856 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 127,641 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 127,641 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 126,872 miles

inner and outer sills,floorpans,rear wings,suspension mounts,brake and fuel pipes corroding

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 977Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Cream with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 JGJ 977Y, 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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JGJ 977Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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