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WUD 53X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,919 mi
Last recorded64,919 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUD 53X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 64,919 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 64,919 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 64,899 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 64,882 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 64,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 64,842 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 64,827 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 64,827 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

fuel pipes corroded

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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WUD 53X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WUD 53X, 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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WUD 53X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 11 May 1982.

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