MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,557 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
All four tyres are perished on side walls but are not to excess
How Reliable is the Triumph Tr 7?
Based on 26,315 MOT tests across 3,030 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DPN 262V is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 DPN 262V, 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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How do I check the history of DPN 262V?
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What year was DPN 262V registered?
DPN 262V is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 19 October 1979.
Is DPN 262V safe to buy?
The MOT history for DPN 262V 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.
Does DPN 262V have outstanding finance?
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