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VMX 475X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

19,380 mi
Last recorded19,380 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMX 475X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 19,380 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 19,379 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 19,067 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 19,055 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 18,288 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 18,249 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail rear underslung gearbox mount loose and bolt half out (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 17,344 miles

Both rear bump stops are missing.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 17,332 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 17,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 16,835 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 16,835 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 16,825 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 16,818 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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VMX 475X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 VMX 475X, 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 VMX 475X registered?

VMX 475X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 9 February 1982.

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