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XRW 705X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

21,046 mi
Last recorded21,046 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRW 705X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 21,046 miles

both front inner wings rusty

rear inner arches rusty

rear lower quarters rusty

Fail 19 Jun 2014 21,046 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front inner wings rusty

rear inner arches rusty

rear lower quarters rusty

Fail 14 May 2014 19,976 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front inner wings rusty

rear inner arches rusty

rear lower quarters rusty

slight blow centrre exhaust

Pass 25 Jun 2013 16,058 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 16,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 15,580 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front inner ,upper spring mounts turrets slightly corroded;welded outside under bonnet

offside front brake slight bind

slight corrosion in boot bulk head offside

slight play in steering rack

spare tyre soft

Pass 2 Aug 2010 15,580 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front inner ,upper spring mounts turrets slightly corroded;welded outside under bonnet

offside front brake slight bind

slight corrosion in boot bulk head offside

slight play in steering rack

spare tyre soft

Pass 15 Jun 2006 13,669 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 13,669 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 705X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 705X, 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 705X registered?

XRW 705X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 17 March 1982.

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