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TEF 89R

1976 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,285 mi
Last recorded59,285 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1976 Triumph Tr 762,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEF 89R
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 59,285 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Feb 2019 58,463 miles

Floorpan has repairs that are heavily covered in underseal preventing proper corrosion assessment

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside front floor pan inner sill areas corroded and undersealed heavily preventing proper corrosion assessment

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 58,463 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Floorpan has repairs that are heavily covered in underseal preventing proper corrosion assessment

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside front floor pan inner sill areas corroded and undersealed heavily preventing proper corrosion assessment

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2015 58,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 58,204 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 54,987 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 54,582 miles

Offside Inner Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 53,963 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 53,427 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 52,928 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 52,475 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 51,673 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 50,975 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 50,928 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 50,141 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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TEF 89R is a 1976 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TEF 89R, 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 TEF 89R registered?

TEF 89R is a 1976 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 2 August 1976.

Is TEF 89R safe to buy?

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