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KBK 599Y

1982 Triumph TR7

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,038 mi
Last recorded15,038 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1982 Triumph TR754,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBK 599Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 15,038 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 11,026 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 11,025 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 6,395 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 3,391 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 3,391 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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KBK 599Y is a 1982 Triumph TR7 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KBK 599Y, 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 KBK 599Y registered?

KBK 599Y is a 1982 Triumph TR7, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is KBK 599Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBK 599Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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