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ADG 188T

1979 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,321 mi
Last recorded50,321 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1979 Triumph Tr 743,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADG 188T
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 50,321 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 50,071 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 49,240 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 49,240 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 49,207 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 49,207 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 48,974 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 48,974 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 13 May 2005 47,272 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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ADG 188T is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 43,576 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 ADG 188T, 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 47 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 ADG 188T registered?

ADG 188T is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is ADG 188T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADG 188T shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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