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BLE 167S

1978 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,724 mi
Last recorded70,724 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1978 Triumph Tr 754,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLE 167S
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 70,724 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 70,724 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 70,641 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

race car fitted with race seats and 3 point harnes

slight wear to front discs

Pass 21 Sep 2010 70,420 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 70,376 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes Binding Slightly.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 69,813 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 69,794 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 69,136 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 69,106 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 69,106 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear handbrake perfromance on limit

various corrosion spots under vehicle

Pass 28 Jan 2006 69,035 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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BLE 167S is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BLE 167S, 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.

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What year was BLE 167S registered?

BLE 167S is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 July 1978.

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The MOT history for BLE 167S shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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