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WPL 961Y

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,052 mi
Last recorded106,052 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPL 961Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 106,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play in steering uv joint

Pass 20 Sep 2019 103,759 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper radiator support corroded

Nearside Rear Lower lower valance corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 103,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper radiator support corroded

Nearside Rear Lower valance corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 103,678 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper radiator support corroded

Nearside Rear Lower valance corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 103,483 miles

all brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2015 103,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

radiator upper support corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2015 103,438 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

radiator upper support corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2015 103,435 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

off/side front uneven wear

Pass 29 Sep 2009 101,509 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

bonnet hinge panel excessive corrosion (not structural)

multiple points of corrosion and corrosion repair

unable to fully inspect due to underseal and filler

Fail 24 Sep 2009 101,505 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

bonnet hinge panal excessively corroded (not structural)

multiple points of corrosion and corrosion repair

unable to fully inspect due to underseal

Fail 10 Sep 2009 101,490 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

bonnet hinge panal excessively corroded (not structural)

multiple point of corrosion and corrosion repair on body and structure

unable to fully inspect due to underseal

Fail 15 Aug 2008 101,465 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Although the brakes passed the performance test the overall effiecency is low.

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

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

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 101,107 miles

N/S Outer sill rusty

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/R jacking point damaged

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Aug 2006 100,380 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 100,380 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 100,018 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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WPL 961Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WPL 961Y, 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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WPL 961Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 26 August 1982.

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