MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,542 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all tyre valves perished
corrosion to rear wheel arches, and nearside front wheel arch
front shock absorbers worn
offside front suspension/ steering ball joint boots perished
all tyre valves perished
corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch/ lower quarter panel
corrosion to offside rear, lower quarter panel
front shock absorbers getting weak
nearside rear brake effort down slightly
rear shock absorbers getting weak
some wear to steering shaft/ joints
washer jets could be improved
wiper blades/ securing pins worn
Fuel pipe corroded [cleaned & re-coated]
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s [cleaned & re-coated] (1.1.11 (c))
low coolant level warning lamp illuminated [refilled reservoir -1.5L coolant]
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation slow to increase (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
All position lamps not working rectified poor connection at fuse (4.2.1 (a))
Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Fuel pipe corroded [cleaned & re-coated]
Nearside Rear parking brake slow to increase
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s [cleaned & re-coated] (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rectified poor connection at fuse (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
low coolant level warning lamp illuminated [refilled reservoir -1.5L coolant]
all 4 tyre valve stems perished
washers poor
washers poor
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust corroded,mount rubbers splitting
front hub/rack play
n /s/f track control arm mount bolt corrosion/possible insecurity
n/s/f+o/s/f inner arches holed/corroded,bodyshell corrosion
n/s/r foot+handbrakes poor effort,handbrake over adjusted/seizing,n/s/r bind,rear imbalance.
oil leaks engine/gearbox/axle
spare tyre low pressure,front/rear tyres different sizes,rears worn centre tread
How Reliable is the Triumph Tr 7?
Based on 26,315 MOT tests across 3,030 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MHV 257X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 MHV 257X, 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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MHV 257X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 3 March 1982.
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