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XRW 146X

1982 Triumph TR7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,666 mi
Last recorded41,666 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1982 Triumph TR754,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRW 146X
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 41,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 41,654 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 41,488 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 41,488 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 41,220 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 40,815 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 40,814 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2008 40,508 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 39,499 miles

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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XRW 146X is a 1982 Triumph TR7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XRW 146X, 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.

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What year was XRW 146X registered?

XRW 146X is a 1982 Triumph TR7, first registered on 26 February 1982.

Is XRW 146X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRW 146X shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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