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WPL 977Y

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,248 mi
Last recorded66,248 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPL 977Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 66,248 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 65,811 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 65,397 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 64,801 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 63,801 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 63,003 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 62,353 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 62,352 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2019 61,483 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 61,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 61,424 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 60,662 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter is slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2015 60,450 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 59,700 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 59,700 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 58,404 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 58,334 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 58,334 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 58,142 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 56,673 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 55,603 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 55,583 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 17 Apr 2008 55,054 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

indercators flashing slightly to slow, not failable at time of test.,

Fail 16 Apr 2008 55,054 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

indercators flashing slightly to slow, not failable at time of test.,

Pass 15 May 2007 53,669 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 53,631 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 977Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WPL 977Y, 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 WPL 977Y registered?

WPL 977Y is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 30 August 1982.

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The MOT history for WPL 977Y shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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