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XKV 803X

1982 Triumph TR7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,293 mi
Last recorded197,293 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2008
Typical for 1982 Triumph TR754,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKV 803X
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2008 197,293 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 192,765 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2005 192,765 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Triumph TR7?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
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XKV 803X is a 1982 Triumph TR7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Triumph TR7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 54,777 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 TR7 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XKV 803X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR7 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 44 years old, this Triumph TR7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XKV 803X registered?

XKV 803X is a 1982 Triumph TR7, first registered on 24 February 1982.

Is XKV 803X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKV 803X shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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