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RAF 243Y

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,985 mi
Last recorded60,985 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAF 243Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2015 60,985 miles

Battery insecure battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative l/ hand indicator tell tales lamp not working (1.4.A.2a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both track rod ends dust covers u/s (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers provide no liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding l/hand front brake binding when brakes are off (3.7.B.1)

battery insecure

hand brake compensator mounting bush deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2010 60,815 miles

hole rusted in n/s rear lower wing

Pass 2 Jun 2009 60,035 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 59,558 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 20 May 2008 59,539 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jul 2006 59,432 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 59,432 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) 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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RAF 243Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 RAF 243Y, 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 RAF 243Y registered?

RAF 243Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is RAF 243Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAF 243Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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