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XKV 808X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

27,158 mi
Last recorded27,158 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKV 808X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 27,158 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 26,800 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 51% (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 26,795 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 51% (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 21,927 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 21,430 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 16,717 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 13,543 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 13,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 12,438 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 10,447 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 10,338 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Bump stop missing off side rear

temporary repair on rear exhaust box mount

Pass 4 Apr 2014 8,452 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 8,452 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 8,079 miles

battery secured but not with manufactures strap

bonnet stay adrift

Pass 8 Jul 2011 8,031 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 8,031 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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XKV 808X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XKV 808X, 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 XKV 808X registered?

XKV 808X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 24 February 1982.

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