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BEB 721V

1979 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 3492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,151 mi
Last recorded9,151 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1979 Triumph Tr 743,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEB 721V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,492cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 9,151 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 915 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 2,138 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

condition of front brake discs

Pass 7 Mar 2011 915 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 915 miles

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mechanical and hydraulic park brake combined. both operational at time of test

Fail 11 Sep 2009 915 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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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BEB 721V is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 3,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BEB 721V, 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 BEB 721V?

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What year was BEB 721V registered?

BEB 721V is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 19 September 1979.

Is BEB 721V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEB 721V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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