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Triumph TR7 MOT Results
69.2% pass rate
from 52 tests in 2021
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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.
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15% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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3.8% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.8% fail on Stop lamp
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3.8% fail on
Direction indicators
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3.8% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.9% fail on All direction indicators
- 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
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3.8% fail on
Flashing type
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3.8% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 1.9% fail on Electrical wiring
- 1.9% fail on Battery(ies)
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3.8% fail on
Headlamp aim
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13% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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13% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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13% fail on
Spark ignition
(2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 12% fail on Non catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Emissions not tested
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13% fail on
Spark ignition
(2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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13% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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12% fail on
Brakes
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9.6% fail on
Brake performance
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5.8% fail on
Service brake performance
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5.8% fail on
Rbt
- 5.8% fail on Service brake performance
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5.8% fail on
Rbt
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3.8% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 3.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
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1.9% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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1.9% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 1.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
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1.9% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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1.9% fail on
Parking brake performance
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1.9% fail on
Rbt
- 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
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1.9% fail on
Rbt
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5.8% fail on
Service brake performance
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1.9% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 1.9% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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1.9% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
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1.9% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 1.9% fail on Other braking system component
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1.9% fail on
Prescribed areas
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1.9% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.9% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 1.9% fail on Cable
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1.9% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
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9.6% fail on
Brake performance
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7.7% fail on
Steering
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3.8% fail on
Steering gear
- 3.8% fail on Steering rack
- 1.9% fail on Steering wheel
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1.9% fail on
Steering coupling
- 1.9% fail on Universal joint
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3.8% fail on
Steering gear
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7.7% fail on
Suspension
- 3.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 1.9% fail on Wheel bearings
- 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers
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5.8% fail on
Visibility
- 3.8% fail on Washers
- 1.9% fail on Wipers
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1.9% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
- 1.9% fail on Exhaust system
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1.9% fail on
Tyres
- 1.9% fail on Condition
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Triumph TR7 and TR8 1975 - 1981
Interesting styling, roomy interior, lots of specialist back-up