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NOF 381X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,099 mi
Last recorded82,099 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOF 381X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 82,099 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 1,473 miles

vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items

Fail 17 Jul 2017 1,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items

Pass 25 Jul 2016 159 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 154 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure bolt insecure lift in joint and column. (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2015 98,395 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 96,842 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 96,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 96,823 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Slight fore and aft movement at steering wheel.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

Fail 9 May 2012 92,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2012 92,513 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 91,392 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust support rubbers deteriorating

off side rear hand brake lever loose and rubber boot missing

Pass 25 Mar 2011 81,562 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 81,562 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 70,654 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

rear exhaust hangers modifyed

track rod end boots deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2010 70,654 miles

rear exhaust hangers modifyed

track rod end boots deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2009 66,364 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 66,363 miles

Lower Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 62,852 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 62,786 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 62,700 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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NOF 381X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NOF 381X, 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 NOF 381X registered?

NOF 381X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 24 March 1982.

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