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ARW 315K

1972 Triumph Tr 7

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,350 mi
Last recorded86,350 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph Tr 773,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARW 315K
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 86,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner rackend. (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Deteriorating. (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Flashes. (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak General. ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 85,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,830 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 83,830 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 82,656 miles

Corrosion and rot hole on offside "A" post

Slight play in offside of steering rack tie-rod inner ball joint

Fail 14 Apr 2015 82,649 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion and rot hole on offside "A" post

Slight play in offside of steering rack tie-rod inner ball joint

Pass 16 Apr 2014 81,352 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 80,995 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012
Pass 26 Aug 2011 79,822 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 76,271 miles

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

wear in steering rack

Fail 13 Jul 2010 76,226 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

wear in steering rack

Pass 16 Jun 2009 75,940 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 75,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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ARW 315K is a 1972 Triumph Tr 7 in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 73,375 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 ARW 315K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Tr 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ARW 315K is a 1972 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 2 February 1972.

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