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RLR 887R

1976 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,093 mi
Last recorded67,093 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1976 Triumph Tr 762,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLR 887R
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 67,093 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 67,092 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 66,884 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 66,759 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 66,305 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 65,693 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 65,344 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 65,344 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 65,057 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

smell of fuel by tank

Pass 20 Mar 2008 63,266 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 63,266 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 61,531 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 61,523 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

flashers slow on tick over

Pass 23 Mar 2006 58,703 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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RLR 887R is a 1976 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 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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RLR 887R, 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 RLR 887R registered?

RLR 887R is a 1976 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 10 December 1976.

Is RLR 887R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLR 887R 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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