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BUT 545T

1979 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,340 mi
Last recorded6,340 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1979 Triumph Tr 743,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUT 545T
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 6,340 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 6,326 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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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BUT 545T is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BUT 545T, 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 BUT 545T registered?

BUT 545T is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is BUT 545T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUT 545T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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