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MTE 195R

1976 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

59,523 mi
Last recorded59,523 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1976 Triumph Tr 762,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTE 195R
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 59,523 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 57,856 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 57,800 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 57,524 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 56,999 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 55,546 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2014 55,546 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 53,081 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 50,386 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 May 2012 50,386 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 47,636 miles

Oil leak

both front tyre outer walls cracking

Fail 11 May 2011 47,636 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyre outer walls cracking

Fail 13 Oct 2010 47,580 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2009 47,151 miles

both front tyres cracking

Fail 16 Oct 2009 47,151 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2008 46,333 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 46,311 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 45,505 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 45,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 45,123 miles

All brake & fuel pipes covered in underseal

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Underbody covered in underseal

Wear in steering rack

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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MTE 195R is a 1976 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MTE 195R, 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 MTE 195R registered?

MTE 195R is a 1976 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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