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TR 7209

1979 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

1,834 mi
Last recorded1,834 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Tr 743,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTR 7209
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 1,834 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 1,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 1,455 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 1,258 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 1,045 miles

Metal clutch fluid pipe fouling starter cables!

Fail 3 Oct 2016 1,045 miles

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

Metal clutch fluid pipe fouling starter cables!

Pass 8 Oct 2015 946 miles

possible previous fuel leak pump area

Pass 19 Sep 2014 603 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 406 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 327 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 5 Oct 2012 326 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 4 Sep 2012 323 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

rear flexible hoses fouling on rear axle

Pass 7 Sep 2011 194 miles

handbrake performance low

o/s handbrake cable tight bend on axle

Fail 7 Sep 2011 194 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

handbrake performance low

o/s handbrake cable tight bend on axle

Pass 25 Aug 2010 14 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 3 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fog lamp and tell tail not working

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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TR 7209 is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 43,576 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 TR 7209, 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 47 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 TR 7209 registered?

TR 7209 is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 8 October 1979.

Is TR 7209 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TR 7209 shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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