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YJW 99T

1979 Triumph TR7

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,741 mi
Last recorded72,741 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1979 Triumph TR746,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJW 99T
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2013 72,741 miles

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

Oil leak

bonnet could close better

Pass 26 May 2012 71,154 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 68,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 67,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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YJW 99T is a 1979 Triumph TR7 in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Triumph TR7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 46,778 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 YJW 99T, 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 47 years old, this Triumph TR7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJW 99T registered?

YJW 99T is a 1979 Triumph TR7, first registered on 14 February 1979.

Is YJW 99T safe to buy?

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