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RFX 712R

1977 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,552 mi
Last recorded80,552 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1977 Triumph Tr 752,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFX 712R
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 80,552 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres perished between tread

Fail 27 May 2009 80,523 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 80,468 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 79,611 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 79,349 miles

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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RFX 712R is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RFX 712R, 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 RFX 712R registered?

RFX 712R is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 20 January 1977.

Is RFX 712R safe to buy?

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