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YKB 282W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

6,613 mi
Last recorded6,613 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKB 282W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 6,613 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both front shock absorbers have reduced damping effect.

Fail 14 Sep 2016 6,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested dose not pop up (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box one rubber missing and the rubber that is present is badly deteriorated (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested dose not pop up (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2015 6,529 miles

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

n/s rear exhaust rubber mounting inner one is deteriorating/cracking

Fail 13 Mar 2015 6,529 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s rear exhaust rubber mounting inner one is deteriorating/cracking

Fail 23 Dec 2014 6,516 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

n/s/back box supporting bracket rubber missing

Pass 24 Jun 2006 6,488 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 6,483 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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YKB 282W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 60,266 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 YKB 282W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Tr 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YKB 282W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 18 March 1981.

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