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VWL 948X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

5,519 mi
Last recorded5,519 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWL 948X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 5,519 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 5,519 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 5,444 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 5,444 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 5,438 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower uj slight play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 5,438 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower uj slight play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 5,338 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 5,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 5,061 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting rubbers perishing

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 4,363 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 4,363 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 4,079 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 451 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 3,957 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 3,932 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 3,903 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 3,795 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 3,604 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 3,477 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 3,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 2,735 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 2,326 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 1,137 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 99,357 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 99,357 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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VWL 948X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VWL 948X, 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 VWL 948X registered?

VWL 948X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 19 February 1982.

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