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UPP 562R

1977 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,524 mi
Last recorded95,524 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1977 Triumph Tr 752,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPP 562R
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 95,524 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 95,521 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 95,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 92,613 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 89,319 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 85,638 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 83,975 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 82,617 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 75,190 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 70,965 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 64,918 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 62,634 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 61,838 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres cracking

Fail 9 Jun 2014 61,838 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 21 May 2012 67,920 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 67,911 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 56,196 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 56,196 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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UPP 562R is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UPP 562R, 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 UPP 562R registered?

UPP 562R is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 9 February 1977.

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