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PWG 388X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

28,401 mi
Last recorded28,401 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWG 388X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 28,401 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 28,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 28,356 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 28,221 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 28,040 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 27,976 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 27,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 27,838 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 27,431 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 27,431 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 27,166 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 26,821 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 26,763 miles

head lamp switch had to be flicked on and off several times before it activated

Pass 10 Jun 2016 26,731 miles

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 10 Jun 2016 26,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 19 Jun 2015 26,564 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 26,267 miles

slight play o/s/f bottom joint

Pass 24 Jun 2013 25,973 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 25,971 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 25,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 25,800 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak coming from oil filter

Pass 23 Jun 2011 25,563 miles

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

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

propshaft front joint rubber boot split

Fail 23 Jun 2010 25,139 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

play in o/s/f bottom joint

Pass 23 Jun 2010 25,139 miles

play in o/s/f bottom joint

Pass 22 Jun 2009 24,715 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 24,712 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 24,514 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 24,226 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 24,226 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 23,940 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 23,728 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 23,728 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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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PWG 388X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PWG 388X, 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 PWG 388X registered?

PWG 388X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 May 1982.

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