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VUA 106R

1977 Triumph Tr 7

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

66,293 mi
Last recorded66,293 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1977 Triumph Tr 752,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUA 106R
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 66,293 miles

Nearside Front floor/sill corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 66,291 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor/sill corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 59,359 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 59,359 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture support bracket broken (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture support bracket broken (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 56,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 56,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play bearing/half shaft (2.6.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 51,823 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 47,060 miles

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 47,060 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 43,929 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 43,929 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 41,557 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2013 41,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 38,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

baffles loose in centre exhaust

battery tray corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2011 34,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 32,048 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 28,635 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 28,627 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 26,652 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 26,652 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 23,804 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 21,202 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 21,202 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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VUA 106R is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VUA 106R, 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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VUA 106R is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 July 1977.

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