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TAR 817R

1977 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

16,118 mi
Last recorded16,118 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1977 Triumph Tr 752,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAR 817R
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 16,118 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 16,116 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 15,819 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 15,273 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 14,331 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 14,331 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 13,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard lights not working

Fail 7 Jan 2020 13,733 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard lights not working

Pass 26 Aug 2016 12,998 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 12,995 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 42,243 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside front brake hose twisted slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2015 42,243 miles

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

Steering column upper universal joint has slight play

Fail 20 Jul 2012 42,243 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 42,243 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 42,243 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 42,243 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 42,243 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 42,243 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 42,243 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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TAR 817R is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TAR 817R, 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 TAR 817R registered?

TAR 817R is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is TAR 817R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAR 817R shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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