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LTY 478P

1976 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,570 mi
Last recorded10,570 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1976 Triumph Tr 762,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTY 478P
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 10,570 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 10,506 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 9,897 miles

Battery insecure

Both seat belts slightly frayed

Evidence of past structural welding repairs

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Off side front wing panel partially insecure at lower fixing

Off side head lamp Anglo american sealed beam,near side head lamp european type

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamps inop(not requied on pre 1979)

Widepread surface underbody corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 9,897 miles

Battery insecure

Both seat belts slightly frayed

Evidence of past structural welding repairs

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Off side front wing panel partially insecure at lower fixing

Off side head lamp Anglo american sealed beam,near side head lamp european type

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamps inop(not requied on pre 1979)

Widepread surface underbody corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 9,892 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

surface corrosion

underside covered in undersill

Pass 15 Jul 2011 9,891 miles

general corrosion underside

rear fog lamps inoperative

Fail 12 Jul 2011 9,889 miles

Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

general corrosion underside

low pressure in passenger side front tyre

rear fog lamps inoperative

Pass 13 Jul 2010 9,887 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 9,883 miles

evidence of previous welding repairs to vehicle underbody also corrosion which is covered by underseal making inspection difficult

nearside rear lamp operation slightly dim

rear fog lamps not working

Fail 30 May 2009 9,881 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

evidence of previous welding repairs to vehicle underbody also corrosion which is covered by underseal making inspection difficult

nearside rear lamp operation slightly dim

rear fog lamps not working

Pass 22 May 2008 9,840 miles

evidence of previous welding repairs to vehicle underbody also corrosion covered by underseal making inspection difficult

nearside rear lamp operation dim

Pass 24 May 2007 9,814 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 9,814 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

evidence of previous cwelding repairs to vehicle underbody also corrosion covered by underseal difficult to expect

nearside rear lamp dlm ln operation

no tell tale for rear fog lamp

Pass 3 Jun 2006 9,771 miles

oil leak from engine area.

underside of vehicle has become very rusty.

Fail 12 May 2006 9,771 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

engine oil leak. †

rear fog lights not working.

under side of vehicle has become very rusty .

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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LTY 478P is a 1976 Triumph Tr 7 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LTY 478P, 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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LTY 478P is a 1976 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 20 May 1976.

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