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MHV 257X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,542 mi
Last recorded45,542 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHV 257X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 45,542 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 45,477 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 45,476 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 45,190 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 44,845 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 44,436 miles

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]

Fail 4 Jul 2018 44,435 miles

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]

Pass 21 Jun 2017 44,406 miles

all 4 tyre valve stems perished

Pass 29 Jun 2016 44,140 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 43,512 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 43,049 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 42,763 miles

washers poor

Pass 14 Jun 2011 42,367 miles

washers poor

Pass 18 Jun 2009 41,924 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 41,847 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 41,563 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 41,563 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2006 41,036 miles

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.

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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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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