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EKV 392T

1979 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,167 mi
Last recorded78,167 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1979 Triumph Tr 743,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKV 392T
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 78,167 miles

ADVISE/ FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE ARE RUSTY.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 77,998 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 77,984 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 74,846 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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EKV 392T is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EKV 392T, 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 EKV 392T registered?

EKV 392T is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 3 April 1979.

Is EKV 392T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKV 392T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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