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TBY 891W

1983 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

30,438 mi
Last recorded30,438 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2006
Typical for 1983 Triumph Tr 756,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBY 891W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2006 30,438 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 30,431 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 7 Sep 2006 30,401 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006 30,376 miles

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

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

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

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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TBY 891W is a 1983 Triumph Tr 7 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1983 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 56,776 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 TBY 891W, 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 43 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 TBY 891W registered?

TBY 891W is a 1983 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 17 October 1983.

Is TBY 891W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBY 891W shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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