CarVerify

Free Car Check

DVW 705T

1979 Triumph Tr 7

Brown Petrol 3500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,331 mi
Last recorded2,331 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1979 Triumph Tr 743,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVW 705T
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 2,331 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 2,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 1,827 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 1,671 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 1,064 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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
Full Triumph Tr 7 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DVW 705T is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7 in Brown with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DVW 705T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DVW 705T?

You can check the full history of DVW 705T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DVW 705T registered?

DVW 705T is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 5 May 1979.

Is DVW 705T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVW 705T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DVW 705T have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DVW 705T. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.