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YKO 179X

1984 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,321 mi
Last recorded51,321 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKO 179X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 51,321 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 51,308 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 50,852 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both bottom ball joint boots splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 50,281 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 49,352 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 48,342 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,044 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 46,014 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 46,014 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 45,688 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 45,113 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 44,552 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 44,545 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 44,294 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 44,216 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 43,716 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 43,716 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YKO 179X is a 1984 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YKO 179X, 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 42 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 YKO 179X registered?

YKO 179X is a 1984 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 6 March 1984.

Is YKO 179X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKO 179X shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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