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FIB 229

1979 Triumph TR7

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,465 mi
Last recorded31,465 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph TR746,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIB 229
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 31,465 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 31,243 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 31,243 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,891 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 29,155 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 28,190 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 28,180 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Triumph TR7?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
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FIB 229 is a 1979 Triumph TR7 in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 Triumph TR7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 46,778 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 TR7 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FIB 229, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR7 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 47 years old, this Triumph TR7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of FIB 229?

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What year was FIB 229 registered?

FIB 229 is a 1979 Triumph TR7, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is FIB 229 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIB 229 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.

Does FIB 229 have outstanding finance?

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