MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,910 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Triumph Tr 7?
Based on 26,315 MOT tests across 3,030 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is MJE 159P safe to buy?
The MOT history for MJE 159P shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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