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ORN 300T

1979 Triumph TR7

Red Petrol 3527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 Triumph TR746,778 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORN 300T
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,527cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018
Pass 11 Jul 2016
Pass 10 Jun 2015
Pass 19 Jun 2013

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak on near side half shaft

Pass 4 Jul 2012
Pass 7 Mar 2011
Fail 28 Feb 2011

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2010
Fail 12 Apr 2010

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Feb 2006 71,189 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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ORN 300T is a 1979 Triumph TR7 in Red with a 3,527cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1979 Triumph TR7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 46,778 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 ORN 300T, 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 47 years old, this Triumph TR7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ORN 300T?

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What year was ORN 300T registered?

ORN 300T is a 1979 Triumph TR7, first registered on 5 March 1979.

Is ORN 300T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORN 300T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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