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UPK 688S

1977 Triumph Tr 7

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

21,270 mi
Last recorded21,270 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 1977 Triumph Tr 752,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPK 688S
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 21,270 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 20,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter deteriated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter deteriated

Fail 9 Jun 2018 20,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter deteriated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter deteriated

Pass 5 May 2017 20,762 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 20,450 miles

Offside Rear coil spring base mount / rubber bush deteriorated,...advise replacement

Fail 28 Jan 2016 20,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring base mount / rubber bush deteriorated,...advise replacement

Fail 3 Apr 2013 19,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front lower ball joint rubbers stsrting to perish

Pass 3 Apr 2013 19,138 miles

front lower ball joint rubbers stsrting to perish

Pass 16 Nov 2011 16,522 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 15,824 miles

horn sound weak

Fail 16 Nov 2010 15,824 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

horn sound weak

Pass 11 Dec 2009 15,226 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 15,226 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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UPK 688S is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 UPK 688S, 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 UPK 688S registered?

UPK 688S is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 9 December 1977.

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The MOT history for UPK 688S shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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