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MCC 166R

1976 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

65,958 mi
Last recorded65,958 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2006
Typical for 1976 Triumph Tr 762,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCC 166R
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2006 65,958 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 65,958 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

nearside rear tyre starting to perrish in tread pattern

offside steering rack gaiter starting to perrish

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in top steering column universal joint

Fail 3 Jul 2006 65,945 miles

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

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

oil leak

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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MCC 166R is a 1976 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 MCC 166R, 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 MCC 166R registered?

MCC 166R is a 1976 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 3 November 1976.

Is MCC 166R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCC 166R shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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