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XRW 163X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,199 mi
Last recorded39,199 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRW 163X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 39,199 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 38,904 miles

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

Slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 16 Aug 2012 38,838 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,692 miles

Oil leak

intermitant fault with headlight switch

osf tyre badly perished and crack

slight play in steering rack

wipers dont park

Fail 24 Mar 2011 38,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

intermitant fault with headlight switch

osf tyre badly perished and crack

slight play in steering rack

wipers dont park

Pass 18 Sep 2009 38,619 miles

All tyres slightly perishing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/s/r tyre slight splitting inner wall

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2009 38,605 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

All tyres slightly perishing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/s/r tyre slight splitting inner wall

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2009 38,591 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Slight leak from a small split in the centre exhaust box

Pass 15 Aug 2008 38,466 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 38,214 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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XRW 163X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver 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 XRW 163X, 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 163X registered?

XRW 163X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 26 February 1982.

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