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TNM 525R

1977 Triumph Tr 7

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,349 mi
Last recorded75,349 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 1977 Triumph Tr 752,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNM 525R
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 75,349 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 73,977 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 73,377 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 72,102 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 70,054 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 67,855 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 65,583 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 63,616 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf washer poor

Pass 12 Feb 2014 61,238 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 59,910 miles

Coolant leak

Drivers seat bolted to floor.

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2012 59,910 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 58,654 miles

Windscreen washers weak.

Fail 3 Aug 2010 57,058 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stone chip in windscreen. Windscreen washers weak.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 57,058 miles

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

Stone chip in windscreen. Windscreen washers weak.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 55,852 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 55,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 53,161 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 51,588 miles

full safety harness fitted drivers side,play os & nsf h\bearings,end float nsr h\bearing,rear bump stops missing.

Fail 6 Jul 2007 51,588 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 49,832 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front number plate cracked

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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TNM 525R is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TNM 525R, 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 TNM 525R registered?

TNM 525R is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 May 1977.

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