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RVC 816R

1976 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,950 mi
Last recorded29,950 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Tr 762,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVC 816R
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 29,950 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 29,925 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 28,928 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 27,804 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 27,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

no rear fog light

slight play in both rear half shafts

steering feels alittle heavey may need attention in future

Pass 6 Jul 2011 27,474 miles

no rear fog light

slight play in both rear half shafts

steering feels alittle heavey may need attention in future

Pass 19 Jul 2010 27,367 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear fog light not working not needed before april 1980

Fail 14 Jul 2010 27,365 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear fog light not working not needed before april 1980

Pass 25 May 2009 26,544 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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RVC 816R is a 1976 Triumph Tr 7 in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RVC 816R, 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 RVC 816R registered?

RVC 816R is a 1976 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 December 1976.

Is RVC 816R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVC 816R shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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