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XKV 874X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,001 mi
Last recorded63,001 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKV 874X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2025 63,001 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached EXCESS PLAY (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) EXCESSIVE ()

Pass 12 Aug 2024 61,999 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 61,999 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure PINCH BOLT LOOSE (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 61,416 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 60,242 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slight play on joint

Offside Front Macpherson strut slight play on joint

Fail 11 Aug 2022 60,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 59,171 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 58,488 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 58,174 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 57,952 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 874X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 874X, 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 874X registered?

XKV 874X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 26 February 1982.

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