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YAC 176X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

74,624 mi
Last recorded74,624 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAC 176X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 74,624 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 74,622 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 73,623 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints Nearside

Underbody welded areas undersealed over.

Fail 22 Jul 2021 73,620 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 73,613 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 73,232 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 72,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 72,162 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 71,095 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 71,094 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 70,319 miles

Brake pipes Brake pipes slightly untidy fitted

Right hand front wheel bearing slight noisey

Under body generaly underseald over

Fail 1 Mar 2017 70,319 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipes Brake pipes slightly untidy fitted

Right hand front wheel bearing very slight noisey

Under body generaly underseald over

Fail 13 Dec 2016 70,315 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Nearside headlamp pop-up/down operation defective (1.7.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired Calipers inappropriately repaired and fouling road wheel (3.5.1n)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Underbody of vehicle well undersield

Pass 5 Dec 2015 69,339 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 69,339 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Fail 6 May 2015 69,339 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 69,266 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 69,266 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 69,226 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dash warning lamp on

hazards fast when on

play on rear hubs

some brake pipes incorrect length

travel on foot brake

welding and underseal carried out on underside

Pass 18 Jun 2012 68,396 miles

Oil leak

all of under side has been undersealed

Fail 7 Jun 2012 68,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

all of under side has been undersealed

Pass 20 Jun 2007 83,635 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 83,526 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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YAC 176X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 YAC 176X, 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 YAC 176X registered?

YAC 176X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 19 April 1982.

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