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XKV 810X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

156,633 mi
Last recorded156,633 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKV 810X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 156,633 miles

corrosion started in bulkhead, O/S/F inner wing, rear chassis rails & rear crossmember

minor exhaust leak from centre exhaust section

Fail 3 Mar 2020 156,631 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 156,456 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 156,456 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2017 156,400 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 156,390 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 155,942 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 155,542 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 155,377 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 155,377 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 154,591 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 154,591 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 153,745 miles

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)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 153,745 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 151,066 miles

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)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 151,066 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 148,947 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 148,947 miles

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)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 145,847 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 145,847 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 142,887 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 142,887 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 139,925 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 139,925 miles

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)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 136,842 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 136,842 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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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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