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XLJ 716X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

3,596 mi
Last recorded3,596 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLJ 716X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 3,596 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 3,596 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high dip/main wired wrong way round!! (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 3,594 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

gearlever mechanism insecure and touching propshaft front end

Pass 22 Apr 2019 3,546 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 3,538 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 3,533 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect ns and os (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades us (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort n/s and o/s (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 3,528 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 3,524 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 3,521 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working Indicators front and Rear (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 3,384 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 3,379 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn but no cords exposed

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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XLJ 716X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 XLJ 716X, 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 XLJ 716X registered?

XLJ 716X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 31 May 1982.

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