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XHP 304X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,343 mi
Last recorded63,343 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHP 304X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 63,343 miles

corrosion to nearside outer sill

corrosion to offside and nearside outer floor pans to outer sills front to rear

corrosion to offside front to rear metal fuel pipe

handbrake stiff in operation and on minimum for efficiency to pass

offside nearside front metal brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 29 Apr 2024 63,327 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to nearside outer sill

corrosion to offside and nearside outer floor pans to outer sills front to rear

corrosion to offside front to rear metal fuel pipe

handbrake stiff in operation and on minimum for efficiency to pass

offside nearside front metal brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 20 Jul 2017 63,311 miles

all 4 tyres heavy perished cracked edge of tread and sidewalls

corrosion to offside front floor pan

large corrosion scabs to nearside outer sill

offside and nearside front indicator side light units outer lenses missing

offside and nearside outer floor pan to sill corroded full length

Pass 5 May 2015 63,267 miles

all tyres perished cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2013 63,232 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nsr tyre cracked and perished and 3mm on inner edge

osf tyre 2mm on inner edge and cracked and perished

osr tyre cracked and perished

Pass 10 Jul 2012 63,226 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 63,226 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 63,190 miles

battery insecure

corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills to floor pans

Fail 21 Jun 2011 63,190 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

battery insecure

corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills to floor pans

handbrake very tight

rear axle metal brake pipes corroded

slight noise to offside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jun 2009 63,187 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge on limit

rear axle metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2007 63,182 miles

all brake pipess corroded

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2006 62,992 miles

corrosion to all metal brake pipes

corrosion to floor pans sills to outer sills

slight damage to off side rear floor pan

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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XHP 304X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHP 304X, 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 XHP 304X registered?

XHP 304X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 24 February 1982.

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