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OCF 459R

1977 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,828 mi
Last recorded61,828 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1977 Triumph Tr 752,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCF 459R
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 61,828 miles

Metal brake and petrol pipes are rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2008 57,795 miles

Play in steering rack

Fail 14 Aug 2008 57,775 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2007 48,000 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2007 47,992 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2006 47,227 miles

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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OCF 459R is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OCF 459R, 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 OCF 459R registered?

OCF 459R is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 4 January 1977.

Is OCF 459R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCF 459R shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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