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ORV 530S

1977 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

2,386 mi
Last recorded2,386 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1977 Triumph Tr 752,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORV 530S
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 2,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 2,109 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 1,121 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 May 2018 1,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 156 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 156 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 63,207 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 63,207 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 62,939 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 62,748 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 62,391 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 61,109 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 61,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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ORV 530S is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ORV 530S, 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 ORV 530S registered?

ORV 530S is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 19 August 1977.

Is ORV 530S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORV 530S shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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