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MGL 739P

1976 Triumph Tr 7

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,525 mi
Last recorded5,525 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Tr 762,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGL 739P
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 5,525 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 5,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2016 5,390 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 5,176 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 4,885 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 4,709 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 4,534 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 4,444 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 4,444 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 4,221 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 4,221 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 4,056 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 4,056 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 3,899 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 3,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 3,551 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 3,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 2,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MGL 739P is a 1976 Triumph Tr 7 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MGL 739P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MGL 739P registered?

MGL 739P is a 1976 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 14 July 1976.

Is MGL 739P safe to buy?

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