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WOW 296T

1979 Triumph Tr 7

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,665 mi
Last recorded78,665 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1979 Triumph Tr 743,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOW 296T
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2012 78,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 78,665 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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WOW 296T is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7 in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 WOW 296T, 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 WOW 296T registered?

WOW 296T is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 10 January 1979.

Is WOW 296T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOW 296T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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