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Triumph TR7 MOT Results

69.2% pass rate
from 52 tests in 2021
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.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on All direction indicators
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 3.8% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.9% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 1.9% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 13% fail on Exhaust emissions (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 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
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 9.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.8% fail on Rbt
          • 5.8% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.9% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 1.9% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 1.9% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 1.9% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 1.9% fail on Other braking system component
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 1.9% fail on Cable
  • 7.7% fail on Steering
    • 3.8% fail on Steering gear
      • 3.8% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.9% fail on Steering wheel
    • 1.9% fail on Steering coupling
      • 1.9% fail on Universal joint
  • 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
  • 5.8% fail on Visibility
    • 3.8% fail on Washers
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers
  • 1.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust system
  • 1.9% fail on Tyres
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
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