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EVL 952T

1979 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,009 mi
Last recorded95,009 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Tr 743,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVL 952T
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 95,009 miles

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 92,830 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 92,776 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack assy (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 90,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before rear axle o/s (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 87,634 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 87,608 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 84,009 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 80,529 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 80,214 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 80,211 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 79,384 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 78,733 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 78,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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EVL 952T is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EVL 952T, 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

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What year was EVL 952T registered?

EVL 952T is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 20 February 1979.

Is EVL 952T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVL 952T shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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