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LOB 494X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

21,757 mi
Last recorded21,757 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOB 494X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 21,757 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 20,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 19,543 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 18,709 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 17,931 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 17,915 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front inner wing strating to corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 13 May 2016 16,618 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 15,980 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 15,943 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 14,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underbody rust developing

Pass 3 Jun 2013 14,320 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 14,311 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 13,644 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 13,250 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 12,587 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 11,885 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 11,275 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 10,831 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 9,989 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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LOB 494X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LOB 494X, 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 LOB 494X registered?

LOB 494X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 5 January 1982.

Is LOB 494X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOB 494X shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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