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TVE 19S

1979 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,728 mi
Last recorded51,728 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1979 Triumph Tr 743,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVE 19S
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 51,728 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 47,932 miles

Rear exhaust mounts poor condition

Rear fuel hose at fuel pump cracks to hose

Pass 22 Aug 2016 47,465 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 47,465 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 46,329 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 45,198 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 45,198 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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TVE 19S is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TVE 19S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TVE 19S?

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What year was TVE 19S registered?

TVE 19S is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is TVE 19S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVE 19S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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