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YVU 11Y

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,883 mi
Last recorded17,883 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVU 11Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 17,883 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 17,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 17,680 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 17,411 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 17,411 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 17,245 miles

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

Nearside Front slide corrosion on passenger footwell

Fail 12 Oct 2021 17,234 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front slide corrosion on passenger footwell

Pass 22 Oct 2020 16,972 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 16,824 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 16,244 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 16,176 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 15,962 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 15,916 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 15,916 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 15,775 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 15,526 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 15,523 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine has an oil leak

nearside front steering rack boot perished and splitting

offside steering rack boot incorrectly fitted

radiator damaged at both bottom corners

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 14 Aug 2012 14,593 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 14,593 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 13,153 miles

Coolant leak

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2010 10,674 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 8,320 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 8,319 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 6,447 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 5,666 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 5,666 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 5,345 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 5,345 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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YVU 11Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YVU 11Y, 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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YVU 11Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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