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XFV 166R

1977 Triumph TR7

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,193 mi
Last recorded69,193 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1977 Triumph TR751,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFV 166R
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 69,193 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2016 63,193 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 63,193 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 63,193 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 63,193 miles

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 63,193 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 63,193 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 63,193 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 63,193 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph TR7?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
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XFV 166R is a 1977 Triumph TR7 in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1977 Triumph TR7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 51,267 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph TR7 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XFV 166R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR7 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 49 years old, this Triumph TR7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XFV 166R registered?

XFV 166R is a 1977 Triumph TR7, first registered on 20 January 1977.

Is XFV 166R safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFV 166R shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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