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TMV 14X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

86,838 mi
Last recorded86,838 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMV 14X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 86,838 miles

Boot floor corroded

Brake pedal creaking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Some play and wear to steering rack

Various welding repairs to vehicle

Fail 29 Sep 2016 86,838 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch near steering column (2.2.C.1h)

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

Boot floor corroded

Brake pedal creaking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Some play and wear to steering rack

Various welding repairs to vehicle

Pass 19 Aug 2015 84,924 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All in general (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to boot floor not in prescribed area.

Drivers seat has some movement

Nearside Corrosion to floor pan

Noise when brake pedal depressed.

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 84,913 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 Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All in general (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to boot floor not in prescribed area.

Drivers seat has some movement

Nearside Corrosion to floor pan

Noise when brake pedal depressed.

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 80,943 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 80,928 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 76,727 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 76,715 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

air filters missing

poor runing

gear box mount loose/insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2012 73,281 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 73,281 miles

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

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)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rusted condition

Pass 30 Jun 2011 69,968 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 69,956 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2010 66,573 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 66,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2009 64,190 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 64,190 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear bumpers damaged

front number plate damaged

o/s/r lower valance in rusty holed condition not in prescribed area

rust forming on fuel tank

rust forming on n/s/f inner wheel arch

underside of vehicle in rusty conditon and repaired by welding

Pass 8 Nov 2007 59,439 miles

damage to lower front bumper trim

damage to n/s/r bumper

n/s/r bump stop missing

various light corrosion froming throughout vehicle

Fail 6 Nov 2007 59,439 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

damage to lower front bumper trim

damage to n/s/r bumper

n/s/r bump stop missing

various light corrosion froming throughout vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2006 57,693 miles

slight play in n/s/f bearing

slight play in steering rack o/s

slight play in steering uj

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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TMV 14X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 TMV 14X, 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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TMV 14X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 8 March 1982.

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