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VCD 327Y

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,371 mi
Last recorded58,371 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCD 327Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 58,371 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 57,099 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 57,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe going to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to drum (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 55,665 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 54,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 52,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 50,860 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 49,177 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 49,165 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2011 49,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2011 49,096 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 48,979 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VCD 327Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCD 327Y, 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 VCD 327Y registered?

VCD 327Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 24 August 1982.

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