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LYO 86X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

3,025 mi
Last recorded3,025 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYO 86X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 3,025 miles

Coolant leak Radiator. ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2016 2,339 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 2,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 1,001 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust manifold rubbing

fuel pipes corroded,

headlamps poor

Fail 2 Sep 2015 1,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust manifold rubbing

headlamps poor

Fail 7 Aug 2013 959 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Steering column has slight movement

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside door sill area corroded

offside rear Suspension component mounting presribed area appears to be inadequately repaired

windscreen wipers operation poor

Pass 27 Sep 2011 29 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

washers weak

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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LYO 86X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LYO 86X, 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 LYO 86X registered?

LYO 86X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 12 January 1982.

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