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LKD 984R

1976 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,722 mi
Last recorded53,722 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Tr 762,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKD 984R
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 53,722 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 53,692 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 53,555 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 53,280 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 53,093 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 53,093 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in top steeing joint

n/s front floor needs attention

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust bolts missing

floor,pipes & suspension components covered in thick paint

Fail 27 Nov 2013 53,091 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

all brake pipes painted with thick paint

Fail 7 Nov 2013 53,091 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

all brake pipes painted with thick paint

Pass 13 Sep 2012 52,990 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 52,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service 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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LKD 984R is a 1976 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 62,721 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 LKD 984R, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Tr 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LKD 984R registered?

LKD 984R is a 1976 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 30 September 1976.

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