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UNJ 99Y

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,696 mi
Last recorded107,696 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNJ 99Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 107,696 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2018 107,696 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 107,237 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 107,236 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 105,655 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering column lower bearing has play

steering inner joints

Fail 22 Apr 2016 105,655 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corried

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering column lower bearing has play

steering inner joints

Pass 1 May 2015 105,030 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering column lower bearing has slight play

Fail 7 Apr 2015 105,030 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 103,600 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 103,600 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 99,850 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 99,850 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 96,473 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 96,473 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 96,382 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 96,382 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 95,584 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 95,584 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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UNJ 99Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UNJ 99Y, 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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UNJ 99Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 2 August 1982.

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