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BHJ 627S

1978 Triumph Tr 7

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,897 mi
Last recorded72,897 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Tr 754,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 627S
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1978
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2018 72,897 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 70,186 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion in all prescribed area's not to excess at time of test

Pass 18 Jan 2016 65,780 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 63,350 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 56,855 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 49,848 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 49,287 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 49,041 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tr 7?

Based on 26,315 MOT tests across 3,030 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
431
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
3,030
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,278
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,128
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,118
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 976
fog lamp not working 719
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BHJ 627S is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7 in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 54,578 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Tr 7 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BHJ 627S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tr 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph Tr 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BHJ 627S registered?

BHJ 627S is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 January 1978.

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