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WAV 40X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

12,367 mi
Last recorded12,367 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAV 40X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2021 12,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation rubbing on exhaust (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 7,491 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 305 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 305 miles

Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wings (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 6,023 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 6,020 miles

Front Direction indicators not working both (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators not working both (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 6,020 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 6,020 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 6,020 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 5,390 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 5,390 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2009 5,367 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 3,961 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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WAV 40X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WAV 40X, 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 WAV 40X registered?

WAV 40X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 11 May 1982.

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