MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,482 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear, also front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
clutch has a fault which will need attention
engine fan is noisy and will need attention
nearside and offside front tyres are starting to perish heavily in places (may need attention soon)
nearside front inner wheelarch is corroded and holed but not within any prescribed areas
nearside rear inner roadwheel rim has slight damage
offside headlight does not return to its closed position when lights are switched off
offside rear brake has a slight bind when turned by hand
offside rear lower sill to floor structure is slightly corroded and may need attention soon
some wear / play in offside front inner steering track rod knuckle
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Battery insecure
clutch has a fault which will need attention
engine and fan making a bad rattling noise
main beam tell tale light is not working
nearside and offside front tyres are heavily perished and will need attention soon
nearside front inner wheelarch is corroded and holed but not within any prescribed areas
nearside rear inner roadwheel rim is damaged
offside headlight is staying out and not returning when lights are switched off
How Reliable is the Triumph Tr 7?
Based on 26,315 MOT tests across 3,030 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RHK 597W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1980 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 57,693 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 RHK 597W, 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 46 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 RHK 597W registered?
RHK 597W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1980.
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