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OOB 437X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,547 mi
Last recorded77,547 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOB 437X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 77,547 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 77,401 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 4 Oct 2013 77,401 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 15 Sep 2012 77,115 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 76,034 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside rear coil springs using ties to avoid them falling out when suspension hanging

nearside parking brake effort low compared to offside

Pass 23 Aug 2011 76,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside rear coil springs using ties to avoid them falling out when suspension hanging

nearside parking brake effort low compared to offside

Pass 10 Sep 2010 74,237 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs are too short and held in position with cable ties.

o/s/r bump stop missing.

Fail 9 Sep 2010 74,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r bump stop missing.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 72,609 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 70,681 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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OOB 437X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OOB 437X, 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 OOB 437X registered?

OOB 437X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 22 July 1982.

Is OOB 437X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OOB 437X shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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