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SBL 439Y

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,159 mi
Last recorded89,159 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBL 439Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2012 89,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side front outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 33,323 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 33,323 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 29,539 miles

play in n/s/f wheel bearing to limits advise adjustment / replacememt asap

underside of vehicle rusty and weak in many places and previously welded

Pass 9 Oct 2009 24,339 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 24,338 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 16,724 miles

All 3 flex-hoses ferrules,rust corrosion?

All front & rear suspension componants,have rust corrosion

Both front brake pipe union nuts,rust corrosion

Front No-plate is cracked

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Underneath of vehicle has rust corrosion?

Fail 10 Oct 2008 16,724 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All 3 flex-hoses ferrules,rust corrosion?

All front & rear suspension componants,have rust corrosion

Both front brake pipe union nuts,rust corrosion

Front No-plate is cracked

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Underneath of vehicle has rust corrosion?

Pass 6 Jun 2007 13,428 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 13,422 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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SBL 439Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SBL 439Y, 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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SBL 439Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 16 August 1982.

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