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POL 90Y

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,204 mi
Last recorded84,204 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOL 90Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 84,204 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 84,195 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 72,329 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 80,434 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 78,905 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 77,864 miles

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

advise exhaust mounts

Pass 6 Aug 2012 75,374 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside caliper lower bolt

Fail 27 Jul 2012 75,369 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside caliper lower bolt

Pass 29 Jul 2011 72,137 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 72,130 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

advise gear selector bushes worn

Pass 15 Jul 2010 71,765 miles

1. Slight play in steering rack. 2. Steering slightly tight.

Fail 2 Jul 2010 71,762 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1. Slight play in steering rack. 2. Steering slightly tight.

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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POL 90Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 POL 90Y, 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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POL 90Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 28 September 1982.

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