MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,633 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion started in bulkhead, O/S/F inner wing, rear chassis rails & rear crossmember
minor exhaust leak from centre exhaust section
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Steering column attachment defective Lower steering column bush (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion started in bulkhead, offside front inner wing, rear chassis rails and rear crossmember
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened mounting area (2.4.G.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside 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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Tr 7?
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XKV 810X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 810X, 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 810X registered?
XKV 810X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 24 February 1982.
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