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YFV 695Y

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,793 mi
Last recorded84,793 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFV 695Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 84,793 miles

advise coolant leak

Fail 11 Apr 2025 84,793 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side reading low (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 84,772 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 84,761 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 83,969 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 83,964 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2011 83,945 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 83,924 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 83,805 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 83,618 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 83,600 miles

n/s track rod end gater broken

o/s/r wheel binding

rear brake pipe clips broken

slight play front wheelbearings

Pass 13 Oct 2006 83,521 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 83,207 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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YFV 695Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YFV 695Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YFV 695Y registered?

YFV 695Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 November 1982.

Is YFV 695Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFV 695Y shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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