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XDF 979X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,163 mi
Last recorded52,163 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDF 979X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 52,163 miles

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

rear exhaust mountig rubbers badly perished

Pass 6 Sep 2011 51,787 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion in both front wings and both rear wheel arches

Pass 29 May 2009 50,269 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

all wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 29 May 2009 50,269 miles

Oil leak

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2006 48,938 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 48,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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XDF 979X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XDF 979X, 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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What year was XDF 979X registered?

XDF 979X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 16 June 1982.

Is XDF 979X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDF 979X shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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