MOT Status
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16,118 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard lights not working
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
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)
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
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
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)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Tr 7?
Based on 26,315 MOT tests across 3,030 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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