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YKV 494X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,083 mi
Last recorded92,083 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKV 494X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 92,083 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 90,757 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 90,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 90,548 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 90,548 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 90,486 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

general corosion

l/h rear brake binding slightly

oil light flashing on

Pass 27 Feb 2013 90,294 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 90,237 miles

oil light flickering on at idle

Pass 2 Mar 2011 90,032 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 90,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 89,988 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 89,988 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 89,976 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 89,976 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 89,850 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 89,686 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 89,056 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2006 407,991 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil pressure light flickering on

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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YKV 494X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YKV 494X, 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 YKV 494X registered?

YKV 494X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 10 May 1982.

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