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RRO 231R

1976 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,054 mi
Last recorded81,054 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1976 Triumph Tr 762,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRO 231R
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 81,054 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 81,050 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 80,807 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 80,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Feb 2006 63,291 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 63,291 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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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RRO 231R is a 1976 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RRO 231R, 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 RRO 231R registered?

RRO 231R is a 1976 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 18 November 1976.

Is RRO 231R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRO 231R shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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