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DLD 828T

1979 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,020 mi
Last recorded68,020 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1979 Triumph Tr 743,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLD 828T
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 68,020 miles

o/s/f outer front wing corroded at bottom but not structual

Fail 1 Jul 2009 68,020 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s outer sill corroded but not structual

Pass 27 Jun 2008 67,714 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 67,714 miles

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 67,698 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 67,696 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2006 65,844 miles

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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DLD 828T is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DLD 828T, 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 DLD 828T registered?

DLD 828T is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is DLD 828T safe to buy?

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