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REF 322X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,198 mi
Last recorded87,198 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREF 322X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 87,198 miles

Exhaust mounting defective and exhaust touching on floor pan (6.1.2 (a))

hazards not working

Fail 22 Nov 2021 87,198 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective and exhaust touching on floor pan (6.1.2 (a))

hazards not working

Pass 4 Jul 2018 86,966 miles

Steering UJ has slight freeplay

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front-nearside is worse (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 86,964 miles

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

Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached Pin loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel And binding (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front offside shock has slight play in sliding gland

Steering is slightly stiff and Bulkhead UK has slight freeplay

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front-nearside is worse (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2016 86,924 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 86,883 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2015 86,704 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 86,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 86,174 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 86,077 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 85,916 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 85,914 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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REF 322X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 REF 322X, 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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REF 322X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 January 1982.

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