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Triumph TR7 MOT Results

74.4% pass rate
from 82 tests in 2020
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Triumph TR7 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.4% fail on All direction indicators
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.2% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.2% fail on All position lamps
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 6.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 2.4% fail on Flexible brake hoses (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.2% fail on Pedal
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.2% fail on Lever
    • 1.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 7.3% fail on Steering
    • 3.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 1.2% fail on Other components
        • 1.2% fail on Steering component
    • 2.4% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.4% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.2% fail on Steering column
  • 7.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.1% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.2% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 6.1% fail on Suspension
    • 2.4% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.2% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 3.7% fail on Visibility
    • 3.7% fail on Washers
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
  • 2.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
  • 2.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.2% fail on Condition
  • 1.2% fail on Road Wheels
    • 1.2% fail on Attachment
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