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TUR 137R

1977 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,302 mi
Last recorded71,302 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1977 Triumph Tr 752,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUR 137R
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 23 May 2026 71,302 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 70,925 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 69,966 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 69,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 68,943 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 68,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fuel pipe is perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2020 68,423 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 67,636 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 66,678 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,991 miles

nearside rear under body sill corroded slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2016 64,644 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 63,125 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 62,156 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 61,282 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2012 60,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 59,956 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2010 59,117 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 57,632 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 56,473 miles

o/s inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 10 Mar 2007 52,583 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

front shockers starting to get weak

o/s rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 11 Mar 2006 49,117 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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TUR 137R is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TUR 137R, 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 TUR 137R registered?

TUR 137R is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 30 May 1977.

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