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VFS 558V

2002 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,040 mi
Last recorded42,040 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFS 558V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 42,040 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jan 2021 42,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2020 41,798 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 41,781 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative both (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 41,695 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 41,399 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 40,675 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 39,480 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 39,049 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 38,651 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 38,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 38,155 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 38,151 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2006 38,139 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 37,864 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 37,714 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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VFS 558V is a 2002 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VFS 558V, 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 24 years old, this Triumph Tr 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VFS 558V registered?

VFS 558V is a 2002 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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The MOT history for VFS 558V shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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