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RTN 168S

1977 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,335 mi
Last recorded86,335 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 1977 Triumph Tr 752,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTN 168S
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 86,335 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 86,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 86,206 miles

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

nearside rear foot brake and parking brakes are low

Pass 9 Sep 2008 83,970 miles

Chassis damage in several places

Smoke from exhaust

Pass 13 Jul 2007 83,030 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 74,284 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 74,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

very bad oil leak on gearbox

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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RTN 168S is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RTN 168S, 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 RTN 168S registered?

RTN 168S is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 19 October 1977.

Is RTN 168S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTN 168S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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