MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,297 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all tyre treads on or near legal limit
engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
How Reliable is the Triumph Tr 7?
Based on 26,315 MOT tests across 3,030 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MRW 697V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1980 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 57,693 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 MRW 697V, 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 46 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 MRW 697V registered?
MRW 697V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 24 June 1980.
Is MRW 697V safe to buy?
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