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ODT 877R

1977 Triumph TR7

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,312 mi
Last recorded23,312 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph TR751,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODT 877R
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 23,312 miles

Exhaust rubber missing but secure

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Modified for club events

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 23,295 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings suspension area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release N/S and O/S (5.2.5a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 22,023 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 22,009 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

oil cooler insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2014 21,136 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 21,135 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 20,147 miles

Heavy patching to underside

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column lower bush worn

Fail 11 Apr 2012 20,146 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Heavy patching to underside

N/s front & both sides rear tyres cracking

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column lower bush worn

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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ODT 877R is a 1977 Triumph TR7 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Triumph TR7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 51,267 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 ODT 877R, 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 49 years old, this Triumph TR7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ODT 877R is a 1977 Triumph TR7, first registered on 1 January 1977.

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