MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,052 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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))
all brakes binding slightly
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Triumph Tr 7?
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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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