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RAF 763R

1977 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,406 mi
Last recorded50,406 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1977 Triumph Tr 752,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAF 763R
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 50,406 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 49,486 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 47,917 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 45,221 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 43,415 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 42,546 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 41,994 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 41,994 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 41,299 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 40,088 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 40,018 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 39,830 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 39,830 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 39,789 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 39,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 39,565 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 39,454 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 39,452 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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RAF 763R is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7 in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RAF 763R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RAF 763R registered?

RAF 763R is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 27 July 1977.

Is RAF 763R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAF 763R shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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