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PRR 797R

1977 Triumph TR7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,647 mi
Last recorded44,647 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1977 Triumph TR751,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRR 797R
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 44,647 miles

Long travel foot brake

Fail 4 Mar 2013 44,647 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Long travel foot brake

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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PRR 797R is a 1977 Triumph TR7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 PRR 797R, 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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How do I check the history of PRR 797R?

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What year was PRR 797R registered?

PRR 797R is a 1977 Triumph TR7, first registered on 1 February 1977.

Is PRR 797R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRR 797R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PRR 797R have outstanding finance?

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