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UHP 997R

1977 Triumph TR7

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21 mi
Last recorded21 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1977 Triumph TR751,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHP 997R
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 21 miles

Competition vehicle with fixed position seat and harness belts

Pass 28 Sep 2024 21 miles

Competition vehicle with fixed position seat and harness belts

Pass 27 Sep 2023 21 miles

Competition vehicle with fixed position seats and harness belts

Pass 13 Aug 2022 21 miles

Competition vehicle with fixed position seats and harness seat belts

Pass 18 Aug 2021 21 miles

Competition vehicle with fixed position seats and harness belts

Fail 18 Aug 2021 21 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Competition vehicle with fixed position seats and harness belts

Pass 11 May 2019 21 miles

Competition vehicle fitted with fixed position seats and harnesses

Pass 20 Feb 2018 21 miles

Competition vehicle fitted with fixed position seats and harnesses

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 18 miles

Competition vehicle, fixed seat position and harness seat belts fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 6 miles

Competition vehicle with fixed seats and harnesses

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 5 miles

Competition vehicle, fixed seat position and full harness seat belts fitted

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 4 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2005 6,529 miles
Fail 28 May 2005 6,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Triumph TR7?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
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UHP 997R is a 1977 Triumph TR7 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1977 Triumph TR7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 51,267 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph TR7 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UHP 997R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR7 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 49 years old, this Triumph TR7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UHP 997R registered?

UHP 997R is a 1977 Triumph TR7, first registered on 18 February 1977.

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The MOT history for UHP 997R shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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