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KOU 112X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,010 mi
Last recorded38,010 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOU 112X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 38,010 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 38,006 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

Drivers door corroded.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 May 2008 37,485 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

air filter missing

Fail 19 May 2008 37,485 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Oil leak

air filter missing

Pass 5 Oct 2006 36,716 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Oct 2006 36,673 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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KOU 112X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KOU 112X, 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 KOU 112X registered?

KOU 112X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 2 July 1982.

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