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XKV 843X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

12,201 mi
Last recorded12,201 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKV 843X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 12,201 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26%, offside lagging slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24%, nearside lagging slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

hazard lights inoperative

Fail 30 Jan 2025 12,201 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26%, offside lagging slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24%, nearside lagging slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

hazard lights inoperative

Pass 9 Feb 2023 4,704 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 701 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 701 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 650 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 650 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2018 640 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 426 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 426 miles

park brake 16%

service brake 50%

Fail 19 Jun 2017 426 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

park brake 16%

service brake 50%

Pass 15 Jun 2016 329 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 111 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all brake discs slight corosion

Pass 25 Jun 2014 21 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 9 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 9 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 843X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Red 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 843X, 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 843X registered?

XKV 843X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 26 February 1982.

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