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TAO 208R

1977 Triumph TR7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,081 mi
Last recorded32,081 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2008
Typical for 1977 Triumph TR751,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAO 208R
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2008 32,081 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT O/S INNER WHEEL ARCH HOLED

GENERAL UNDER BODY OF VEHICAL CORRODED

OIL LEAK FROM DIFF AREA

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

SUSPENSION CORRODED

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 32,081 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT O/S INNER WHEEL ARCH HOLED

GENERAL UNDER BODY OF VEHICAL CORRODED

OIL LEAK FROM DIFF AREA

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

SUSPENSION CORRODED

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 31,577 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 31,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 30,925 miles

Lower steering column bush carcked and worn causing movement between shaft and body

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust corroded in places

n/s/r axle bump stop missing

Fail 21 Jul 2006 30,834 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust corroded in places

lower steering column bush crack and worn causing movement between shaft and body

n/s/r axle bump stop missing

How Reliable is the Triumph TR7?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
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TAO 208R is a 1977 Triumph TR7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Triumph TR7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 51,267 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 TR7 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TAO 208R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR7 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 49 years old, this Triumph TR7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TAO 208R is a 1977 Triumph TR7, first registered on 17 March 1977.

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