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RRX 826Y

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,438 mi
Last recorded73,438 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRX 826Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 73,438 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 73,438 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 73,437 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 73,430 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 73,416 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 73,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 73,029 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 72,789 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 72,505 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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RRX 826Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 RRX 826Y, 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 RRX 826Y registered?

RRX 826Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 24 November 1982.

Is RRX 826Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRX 826Y shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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