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MDO 38X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,610 mi
Last recorded41,610 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDO 38X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 41,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 39,078 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 36,171 miles

steering has slit play in o/s steering ball

Fail 3 Jun 2015 36,171 miles

Centre Rear Lower Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Upper Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

steering has slit play in o/s steering ball

Pass 31 Jan 2014 34,415 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 34,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 31,282 miles

n/s wiper starting to smear

wiper linkages worn

Fail 3 Aug 2012 31,263 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s wiper starting to smear

wiper linkages worn

Fail 5 Aug 2011 29,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 29,956 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 28,558 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leek sump area

n/s/r of sill corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2010 28,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leek sump area

n/s/r of sill corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,153 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 25,140 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 25,140 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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MDO 38X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MDO 38X, 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 MDO 38X registered?

MDO 38X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 May 1982.

Is MDO 38X safe to buy?

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