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RNH 710V

1979 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,380 mi
Last recorded20,380 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1979 Triumph Tr 743,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNH 710V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 20,380 miles

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear fog not operating

Fail 4 May 2012 20,380 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear fog not operating

Pass 19 Aug 2009 18,881 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 13 Aug 2009 18,770 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2008 16,615 miles

nearside handbrake efficiency low

Pass 28 Aug 2007 14,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 11,709 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both rear tyres worn low in centre

Pass 19 Jul 2005 9,081 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 9,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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RNH 710V is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 43,576 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 RNH 710V, 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 47 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 RNH 710V registered?

RNH 710V is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is RNH 710V safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNH 710V shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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