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KDM 840Y

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,234 mi
Last recorded56,234 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDM 840Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 56,234 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 56,234 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 56,096 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 55,985 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,950 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 55,475 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 55,473 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 55,278 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight exhaust leak from manifold. Front oil seal slight leak.

Fail 28 May 2009 55,277 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight exhaust leak from manifold. Front oil seal slight leak.

Pass 9 May 2008 54,354 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrak slight binding

o/s/ door latch fault

Pass 16 Apr 2007 53,548 miles

hand brake cable stiff

some wear in steering rack knuckle joints

Pass 12 Apr 2006 53,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

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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KDM 840Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KDM 840Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KDM 840Y registered?

KDM 840Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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