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DBW 373R

1977 Triumph TR7

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,441 mi
Last recorded81,441 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1977 Triumph TR751,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBW 373R
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2012 81,441 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 81,441 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 81,439 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 81,439 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DBW 373R is a 1977 Triumph TR7 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DBW 373R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DBW 373R registered?

DBW 373R is a 1977 Triumph TR7, first registered on 28 July 1977.

Is DBW 373R safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBW 373R shows 4 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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