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FFC 247S

1977 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,346 mi
Last recorded4,346 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1977 Triumph Tr 752,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFC 247S
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 4,346 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 3,844 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both outer rose joints have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 3,844 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both outer rose joints have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 3,240 miles

Offside sill cover fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2022 1,917 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 9 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 9 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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FFC 247S is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,281 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 FFC 247S, 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 49 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 FFC 247S registered?

FFC 247S is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is FFC 247S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFC 247S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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