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RPL 232R

1977 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,593 mi
Last recorded16,593 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1977 Triumph Tr 752,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPL 232R
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 16,593 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 15,163 miles

rear handbrake performance low

slight wear offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 13 Jul 2012 14,619 miles

nearside handbrake performance low

Fail 6 Jul 2012 14,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside handbrake performance low

Pass 15 Jul 2011 13,857 miles

front pads very low

Fail 5 Jul 2011 13,797 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front pads very low

Pass 7 Jul 2010 12,058 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 12,058 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 10,706 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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RPL 232R is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RPL 232R, 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 RPL 232R registered?

RPL 232R is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 28 April 1977.

Is RPL 232R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPL 232R 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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