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YKV 518X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

32,562 mi
Last recorded32,562 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKV 518X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 32,562 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 31,776 miles

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2018 31,735 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 31,108 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 29,956 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 29,239 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 27,912 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 26,354 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 25,335 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 23,390 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 19,567 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 17,625 miles

n/s and o/s sill's welding has corroded and cracked and also hiden by sealer but dosent affect brakes suspension

Pass 12 Feb 2009 15,108 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 14,846 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Corrosion n/s inner sill not excessive.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 13,410 miles

corrosion n/s/f inner sill,not yet holed.

corrosion n/s/r inner sill,not yet holed.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 9,330 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 9,121 miles

corrosion started in offside front sill and nearside front underbody

end float in rear wheel bearings

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 518X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YKV 518X, 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 YKV 518X registered?

YKV 518X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 12 May 1982.

Is YKV 518X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKV 518X shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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