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YWK 769X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,566 mi
Last recorded68,566 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWK 769X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 68,566 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 68,561 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mounting holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 68,349 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 68,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 68,294 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 68,249 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 68,066 miles

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

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 27 Sep 2016 67,729 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 67,073 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 66,248 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 65,685 miles

Play in steering rack.

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing.

Fail 25 Sep 2013 65,685 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack.

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 64,949 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 64,266 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 64,266 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Brake pipes fouling the body under the bonnet

Fuel pipe is rusty

Oil leak from engine/gearbox

Slight play in end of steering rack on N/S

Pass 28 Sep 2010 63,353 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak on engine, suspect from camshaft end plate/cover

slight oil leak on gearbox, suspect from speedo drive union and selector shaft seal.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 62,751 miles

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

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

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from gearbox

Fail 30 Sep 2009 62,745 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 13 Oct 2008 62,122 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 61,628 miles

brake pedal travel long

slight play and roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 15 Oct 2007 61,628 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal travel long

co 7.14 % hc 287 ppm

slight play and roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Oct 2006 60,808 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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YWK 769X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YWK 769X, 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 YWK 769X registered?

YWK 769X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 2 July 1982.

Is YWK 769X safe to buy?

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