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YFH 818Y

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,198 mi
Last recorded62,198 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFH 818Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 62,198 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 61,487 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 60,792 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 59,483 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 59,345 miles

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

both rear suspension mounts poorly repaired but unable to see original damage/corosion

front shock absorbers and top mounts noisey

Fail 4 Apr 2016 59,345 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

both rear suspension mounts poorly repaired but unable to see original damage/corosion

front shock absorbers and top mounts noisey

Pass 15 Apr 2015 59,426 miles

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

both rear suspension mounts poorly repaired but unable to see original damage/corosion

Fail 10 Apr 2015 59,246 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear suspension mounts poorly repaired but unable to see original damage/corosion

slight bind offside rear brakes

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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YFH 818Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YFH 818Y, 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 YFH 818Y registered?

YFH 818Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 3 August 1982.

Is YFH 818Y safe to buy?

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