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WCN 787Y

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,757 mi
Last recorded64,757 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCN 787Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 64,757 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 64,753 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 64,619 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 64,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

play at o/s/f hub

Pass 30 Oct 2006 64,314 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 64,314 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 63,771 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 63,771 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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WCN 787Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WCN 787Y, 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 WCN 787Y registered?

WCN 787Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is WCN 787Y safe to buy?

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