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YKV 520X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,524 mi
Last recorded84,524 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKV 520X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 84,524 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 81,373 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 78,930 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 76,285 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 74,187 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 71,736 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 67,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 22 Dec 2008 67,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 20 Dec 2007 65,076 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 62,536 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Oct 2006 62,535 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 520X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 520X, 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 520X registered?

YKV 520X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 12 May 1982.

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