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RWB 489R

1977 Triumph Tr 7

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

9,466 mi
Last recorded9,466 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1977 Triumph Tr 752,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWB 489R
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 9,466 miles

no rear fog lamp fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2013 9,466 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

no rear fog lamp fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2012 2,945 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 284 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 283 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 36,268 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 36,268 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 36,160 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/r bump stop insecure

slight play in steering rack

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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RWB 489R is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RWB 489R, 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 RWB 489R registered?

RWB 489R is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 6 May 1977.

Is RWB 489R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWB 489R shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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