MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,443 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear bump stops missing
corrosion to body behind rear screen
main battery lead fouling on steering coloumn rectified
steering heavy & clonks when shook
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
both rear bump stops missing
corrosion to body behind rear screen
main battery lead fouling on steering coloumn rectified
steering heavy & clonks when shook
How Reliable is the Triumph Tr 7?
Based on 26,315 MOT tests across 3,030 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VGH 255R is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 VGH 255R, 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 VGH 255R registered?
VGH 255R is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 4 May 1977.
Is VGH 255R safe to buy?
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