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HBD 350L

1972 Triumph Tr 7

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,752 mi
Last recorded3,752 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 1972 Triumph Tr 773,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBD 350L
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 3,752 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 3,645 miles

various slight oil leaks

various suspension bushes becoming deteriorated

vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2014 3,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

various slight oil leaks

various suspension bushes becoming deteriorated

vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 3,559 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

handbrake cables becoming frayed/corroded

n/s/r wheel becoming stiff to turn

o/s/r lamp unit has build up of water inside

variouse slight oil leaks

variouse suspension bushes/components becoming worn/corroded

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2013 3,555 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

handbrake cables becoming frayed/corroded

n/s/r wheel becoming stiff to turn

o/s/r lamp unit has build up of water inside

variouse slight oil leaks

variouse suspension bushes/components becoming worn/corroded

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 3,479 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/r bump stop missing

slight movement in n/s/f lower trunion

slight movement in n/s/r lowwer suspension arm inner bush

various slight oil leaks

various suspension bushes becoming worn and deteriorated

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2012 3,447 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

various slight oil leaks

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

idle speed getting high

o/s/r bump stop missing

slight movement in n/s/r lower suspension arm inner bush

slight play in n/s/f lower trunion

various suspension bushes becoming worn/deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2011 2,963 miles

Corrosion in brake discs. Corrosion and repair in floor.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 2,957 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake discs pitted.

Low performance reading from r/n/s service brake. Play in steering column. Corrosion and repair to floor.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 2,725 miles

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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HBD 350L is a 1972 Triumph Tr 7 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HBD 350L, 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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HBD 350L is a 1972 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 December 1972.

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