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JLP 223V

1979 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,264 mi
Last recorded95,264 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Tr 743,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLP 223V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 95,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front wheel bearing have slight play

underside of vehicle surface corrosin

Pass 20 Apr 2018 93,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2018 93,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2017 91,680 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

servo hose chafing on a pipe

Fail 31 Mar 2017 91,674 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

servo hose chafing on a pipe

Fail 13 Jan 2017 91,666 miles

Fuel tank leaking Bad repair and leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Trailing arm attachment (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Trailing arm attachment (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 89,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 88,137 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 85,978 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 85,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 82,908 miles

all brake pipes coprroded

Fail 9 Jun 2012 82,903 miles

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

all brake pipes coprroded

Pass 2 Jul 2011 80,239 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 80,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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JLP 223V is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JLP 223V, 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 JLP 223V registered?

JLP 223V is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 18 September 1979.

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