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VUD 443X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,956 mi
Last recorded55,956 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUD 443X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 55,956 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 55,942 miles

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 55,937 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front both track rod end balljoints rubbers are deteriorated but not considered excessive

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 55,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 55,214 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 54,988 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 54,939 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 54,939 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 54,791 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 54,618 miles

o/s/fr tyre inner wall perished

Pass 26 Jun 2012 54,433 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,160 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2010 53,861 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 53,700 miles

steering has slight play at wheels

Pass 18 Jun 2008 53,430 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 53,278 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 52,395 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 52,385 miles

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

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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VUD 443X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VUD 443X, 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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VUD 443X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 12 March 1982.

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