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JKV 604V

1979 Triumph TR7

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,540 mi
Last recorded5,540 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph TR746,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKV 604V
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 5,540 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 5,323 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 5,126 miles

heavily modified with lowered suspension and extensive welding work

Fail 12 May 2012 4,996 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 4,996 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 4,845 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 4,669 miles

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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JKV 604V is a 1979 Triumph TR7 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JKV 604V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JKV 604V registered?

JKV 604V is a 1979 Triumph TR7, first registered on 25 October 1979.

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The MOT history for JKV 604V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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