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VBW 273X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,578 mi
Last recorded55,578 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBW 273X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 55,578 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

slight corrosion to underside of car

trad cracking on nearside front tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2015 55,573 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

slight corrosion to underside of car

trad cracking on nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2014 54,902 miles

exhaust rear section rubber mount not secure

offside front tyre has cracking to sidewalls

trailer electrical socket missing at time of test

Fail 30 Dec 2013 54,884 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

exhaust rear section rubber mount not secure

offside front tyre has cracking to sidewalls

Pass 10 May 2008 54,322 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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VBW 273X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VBW 273X, 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 VBW 273X registered?

VBW 273X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 5 February 1982.

Is VBW 273X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBW 273X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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