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DSF 376S

1978 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

26,957 mi
Last recorded26,957 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1978 Triumph Tr 754,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSF 376S
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 26,957 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 26,956 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 26,635 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 26,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 26,398 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 26,396 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 26,281 miles

corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f jacking points

Fail 27 Jun 2006 26,281 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 26,182 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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DSF 376S is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DSF 376S, 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 DSF 376S registered?

DSF 376S is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 13 April 1978.

Is DSF 376S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSF 376S shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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