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CAA 35R

1977 Triumph TR7

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,788 mi
Last recorded92,788 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph TR751,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAA 35R
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 92,788 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 92,298 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 92,293 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 92,035 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 92,035 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 90,958 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 89,971 miles

slight corrosion to rear floor pans

slight play in front wheel bearing

Fail 8 Apr 2013 89,967 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion to rear floor pans

slight play in front wheel bearing

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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CAA 35R is a 1977 Triumph TR7 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1977 Triumph TR7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 51,267 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 CAA 35R, 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 49 years old, this Triumph TR7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CAA 35R registered?

CAA 35R is a 1977 Triumph TR7, first registered on 15 July 1977.

Is CAA 35R safe to buy?

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