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XRW 161X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,602 mi
Last recorded50,602 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRW 161X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 50,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 48,215 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 47,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 47,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

indicators only working on one side with hazards on

Pass 2 Sep 2020 46,548 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 42,982 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 41,912 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 41,853 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 40,026 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 39,145 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 39,141 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative front & rear lamps not working (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper corner cover broken/missing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure steering column support bearing missing/fouling on bulkhead (2.1.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 38,554 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 38,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Lower Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 36,931 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 36,067 miles

nearside rear hub oil seal leaking oil on to nsr brake back plate

engine oil leak from oil pump area onto clutch slave cylinder

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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XRW 161X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XRW 161X, 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 XRW 161X registered?

XRW 161X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 26 February 1982.

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