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BSR 70V

1979 Triumph TR7

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,887 mi
Last recorded67,887 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1979 Triumph TR746,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSR 70V
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2008 67,887 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 67,882 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 67,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 67,342 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph TR7?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
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BSR 70V is a 1979 Triumph TR7 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Triumph TR7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 46,778 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 TR7 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BSR 70V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR7 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 47 years old, this Triumph TR7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BSR 70V registered?

BSR 70V is a 1979 Triumph TR7, first registered on 17 September 1979.

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