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GVF 958T

1979 Triumph TR7

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,985 mi
Last recorded48,985 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph TR746,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVF 958T
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 48,985 miles

fuel hoses at fuel pump poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2015 46,632 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 40,667 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

slight play in n/s & o/s steering cmponents

Fail 27 Sep 2011 40,667 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

slight play in n/s & o/s steering cmponents

Pass 3 Aug 2010 38,819 miles

Centre Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

slight play in n/s & o/s steering rack components

slight sidewall perishing o/s/f tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2010 38,802 miles

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

Centre Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

slight play in n/s & o/s steering rack components

slight sidewall perishing o/s/f tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2009 37,882 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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GVF 958T is a 1979 Triumph TR7 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GVF 958T, 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.

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What year was GVF 958T registered?

GVF 958T is a 1979 Triumph TR7, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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The MOT history for GVF 958T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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