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OOV 444R

1976 Triumph TR7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

911 mi
Last recorded911 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 1976 Triumph TR738,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOV 444R
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 911 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering rack fixing bolts not fully in nyloc of the nut

Pass 23 Jun 2017 57,582 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

r/h seat belt fluffed

Pass 27 May 2016 57,409 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 56,387 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 54,064 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 54,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 53,879 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking badly

Fail 20 Sep 2010 53,879 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking badly

water leaking from engine

Pass 18 Sep 2009 52,766 miles

Battery not fixed down

C/O close to limit

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vin chassis not clear to read

Wipers not clearing as should

Pass 11 Sep 2008 51,727 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 51,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 50,022 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre starting to perish. Both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Aug 2006 49,529 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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OOV 444R is a 1976 Triumph TR7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1976 Triumph TR7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 38,465 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 OOV 444R, 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 50 years old, this Triumph TR7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OOV 444R registered?

OOV 444R is a 1976 Triumph TR7, first registered on 16 December 1976.

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