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VEG 887X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,280 mi
Last recorded96,280 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEG 887X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 96,280 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 95,193 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 94,223 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both lightly perished and cracked inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 93,096 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 92,074 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 90,631 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 90,050 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2010 90,049 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2009 89,067 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 88,413 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 May 2008 88,392 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Apr 2007 87,229 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 87,219 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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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VEG 887X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VEG 887X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VEG 887X registered?

VEG 887X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 15 April 1982.

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The MOT history for VEG 887X shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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