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AOM 899T

1979 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 Triumph Tr 743,576 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOM 899T
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026

Vehicle is modified for rally motorsport.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 50,160 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 49,452 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 49,215 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 49,215 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 48,426 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 48,426 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 47,719 miles

rear floors corroded nearside rearinner sill and arch weld repairs , front chassis corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2006 47,547 miles

slight play in frt wheel bearings

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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AOM 899T is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AOM 899T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AOM 899T?

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What year was AOM 899T registered?

AOM 899T is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 18 June 1979.

Is AOM 899T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOM 899T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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