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WJG 40T

1979 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,927 mi
Last recorded42,927 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Tr 743,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJG 40T
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 42,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 42,095 miles

All 4 tyres have good tread but are slightly perished in places

Pass 22 Sep 2016 42,041 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 42,038 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 41,904 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 41,726 miles

offside rear wheel slightly sticking on rotation

Fail 17 Feb 2014 41,719 miles

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

offside rear wheel slightly sticking on rotation

Pass 15 Feb 2013 41,430 miles

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

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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WJG 40T is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 43,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJG 40T, 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 47 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 WJG 40T registered?

WJG 40T is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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