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MOT reliability

Triumph Tr7 auto

1,037 vehicles · 16 completed MOT tests analysed
62%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1,037 Triumph Tr7 auto vehicles and 16 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Tr7 auto has an overall 62% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 52,375 miles.

1,037
Vehicles
16
MOT tests
289
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Triumph Tr7 auto problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph Tr7 auto MOT tests:

  • Other110%
  • Seatbelts & equipment10%
  • Emissions & nuisance7%

Triumph Tr7 auto pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (1,037)

Most common Triumph Tr7 auto MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Tr7 auto MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  2. Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing (2 times)
  3. n/s/f tyre sidewall perished (2 times)
  4. o/s/f tyre sidewall perished (2 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
  7. Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
  8. Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) (1 times)
  9. Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) (1 times)
  10. All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (1 times)
  13. Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) (1 times)
  14. Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
  15. Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)

Triumph Tr7 auto pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1978 3 10 60% 47,818
1976 3 6 67% 56,933

Triumph Tr7 auto reliability FAQ

Across 1,037 Triumph Tr7 auto vehicles in our MOT data, 62% pass the MOT (a 38% failure rate), with about 1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Triumph Tr7 auto MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing; n/s/f tyre sidewall perished.

The typical Triumph Tr7 auto in our data has covered around 52,375 miles.

Compare the Triumph Tr7 auto

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