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EDD 226K

1971 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,198 mi
Last recorded82,198 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1971 Triumph Tr 712,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDD 226K
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 82,198 miles

Nearside front slight corrosion under door seal

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front slight corrosion under door seal

Slight corrosion under boot lid

Fail 3 Sep 2014 82,197 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front slight corrosion under door seal

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front slight corrosion under door seal

Slight corrosion under boot lid

Pass 9 Jan 2013 80,346 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

battery insecure in carrier

Pass 21 Apr 2009 80,269 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 80,118 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Slight play in offside of steering rack

Slight play in steering column

Pass 14 Nov 2007 80,110 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Slight play in offside steering rack

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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EDD 226K is a 1971 Triumph Tr 7 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 12,620 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 EDD 226K, 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 55 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 EDD 226K registered?

EDD 226K is a 1971 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 26 October 1971.

Is EDD 226K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDD 226K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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