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RYF 475R

1977 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,821 mi
Last recorded47,821 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1977 Triumph Tr 752,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYF 475R
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 47,821 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 44,660 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 44,660 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 42,929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipe front to rear corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2007 42,928 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

fuel pipe front to rear corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2006 41,821 miles

o/s/r service brake & parking brake no lock out

Fail 7 Nov 2006 41,821 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 41,821 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f bottom ball joint boot split

no cooling fan for radiator

pinion oil seal leaking on rear axle

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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RYF 475R is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RYF 475R, 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 RYF 475R registered?

RYF 475R is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 21 March 1977.

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