MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rust hole in bottom of N/S door.
Rusting to O/S/F inner wheel arch.
Severe rusting in body structure behind N/S/R wheel.
rusting in O/S/R inner wheel arch.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rust hole in bottom of N/S door.
Rusting to O/S/F inner wheel arch.
Severe rusting in body structure behind N/S/R wheel.
rusting in O/S/R inner wheel arch.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
N/S rear sill area slight rusting.
O/S front tyre wall cracking not to cord.
Slight play in steering rack on O/S.
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front suspension turrits corroded
both rear tyres starting to perish
n/s/f directional tyre on wrong side
o/s/f door dificult to open
How Reliable is the Triumph TR7?
Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DFC 27V is a 1980 Triumph TR7 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 1980 Triumph TR7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 47,418 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 DFC 27V, 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 46 years old, this Triumph TR7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DFC 27V registered?
DFC 27V is a 1980 Triumph TR7, first registered on 3 March 1980.
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