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YWL 6V

1979 Triumph TR7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,576 mi
Last recorded4,576 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2008
Typical for 1979 Triumph TR746,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWL 6V
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2008 4,576 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 4,406 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 3,899 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 3,888 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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YWL 6V is a 1979 Triumph TR7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YWL 6V, 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 YWL 6V registered?

YWL 6V is a 1979 Triumph TR7, first registered on 21 September 1979.

Is YWL 6V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWL 6V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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