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XBW 454X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,637 mi
Last recorded78,637 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBW 454X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 78,637 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 75,882 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 74,610 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 74,588 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 74,531 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 74,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 74,329 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 73,854 miles

oil leak from gearbox

rear bumpstops missing

reverse lights not working

Pass 10 May 2019 72,759 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2019 72,752 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 71,744 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 71,337 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 71,170 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 70,523 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 69,894 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 69,250 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 67,843 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 66,341 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 65,057 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 64,281 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 65,068 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 63,460 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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XBW 454X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XBW 454X, 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 XBW 454X registered?

XBW 454X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 June 1982.

Is XBW 454X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBW 454X shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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