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WGJ 22R

1977 Triumph Tr 7

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,779 mi
Last recorded73,779 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1977 Triumph Tr 752,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGJ 22R
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2024 73,779 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine running fault (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage loose at seat base mounting (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

both rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 25 Aug 2023 73,720 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive CO LEVEL TOO HIGH 4.50 MAX ACTUAL 12.47 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LEFT HAND HEADLAMP FITTED. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt GAITOR PERISHED & SPLIT. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT LOWER RUBBER BOOT`S DETERIOATED. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 73,514 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 73,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 73,117 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 72,787 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 72,773 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp aim kick up going wrong way

Pass 13 Jul 2016 72,263 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 70,577 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 70,446 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 70,446 miles

Offside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 69,538 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 69,483 miles

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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WGJ 22R 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 69.2%.

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 WGJ 22R, 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 WGJ 22R registered?

WGJ 22R is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 July 1977.

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