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RVL 506R

1976 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,456 mi
Last recorded70,456 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1976 Triumph Tr 762,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVL 506R
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 70,456 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 70,454 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 69,443 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 69,270 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 69,270 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2013 67,697 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 66,628 miles

Hand brake just pulled efficiency.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 65,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside offside sills corroded along joint to floor/again heavily undersealed making thorough checking of extent of corrosion not possible

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear axle lower suspension arms corroded/heavily undersealed not possible to check fully

Rear differential/axle casing slight oil leak

Rear shockabsorber bushes perished

Pass 31 Mar 2010 65,319 miles

rubber boot on front track rod ends catching wheels

Fail 20 Mar 2010 65,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rubber boot on front track rod ends catching wheels

Pass 15 Nov 2007 65,242 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 65,231 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 65,227 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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RVL 506R is a 1976 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RVL 506R, 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 RVL 506R registered?

RVL 506R is a 1976 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 14 October 1976.

Is RVL 506R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVL 506R shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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