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MJE 159P

1974 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,910 mi
Last recorded98,910 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 1974 Triumph Tr 774,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJE 159P
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 98,910 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak at diff

oil leak at gearbox

Fail 21 Feb 2014 98,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front crossmember corroded

oil leak at diff

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 4 Mar 2013 98,203 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 95,972 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 95,972 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 95,704 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 95,704 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 95,558 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 95,384 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 95,384 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 94,398 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 94,334 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 83,327 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 93,402 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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MJE 159P is a 1974 Triumph Tr 7 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 74,575 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 MJE 159P, 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 52 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 MJE 159P registered?

MJE 159P is a 1974 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 29 March 1974.

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