MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,958 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
drivers seat slightly insecure
slight play in steering coloum top bush
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
drivers seat slightly insecure
slight play in steering coloum top bush
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Triumph Tr 7?
Based on 26,315 MOT tests across 3,030 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WCX 789J is a 1971 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
Across all 1971 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 12,620 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 WCX 789J, 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 55 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 WCX 789J registered?
WCX 789J is a 1971 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is WCX 789J safe to buy?
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