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YYW 39T

1979 Triumph TR7

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,356 mi
Last recorded10,356 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph TR746,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYW 39T
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2018 10,356 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 9,691 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively swinging arm bushes (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Mar 2016 8,695 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 7,685 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 5,963 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 3,874 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph TR7?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
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YYW 39T is a 1979 Triumph TR7 in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Triumph TR7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 46,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph TR7 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YYW 39T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR7 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 47 years old, this Triumph TR7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YYW 39T registered?

YYW 39T is a 1979 Triumph TR7, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is YYW 39T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYW 39T shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YYW 39T have outstanding finance?

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