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TRY 8S

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

75,227 mi
Last recorded75,227 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRY 8S
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 75,227 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 74,818 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 94,770 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 73,310 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 73,280 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 72,650 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2016 72,072 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 71,309 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r exaust rubbers split but exaust not insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2014 70,816 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 69,880 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 9 May 2012 59,115 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 8 Jun 2011 68,172 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 67,503 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 66,812 miles

slight dampness around power steering

Pass 1 Dec 2007 66,393 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 65,607 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 65,595 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 31 May 2006 64,346 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 64,344 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Steering rack repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) 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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TRY 8S is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TRY 8S, 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 TRY 8S registered?

TRY 8S is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is TRY 8S safe to buy?

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