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HWL 437S

1978 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

60,909 mi
Last recorded60,909 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 1978 Triumph Tr 754,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWL 437S
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 60,909 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 60,576 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 60,570 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer / Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer / Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 60,981 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 59,469 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 58,483 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,027 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 57,673 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 57,020 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 55,868 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 54,578 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 54,578 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 53,613 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 51,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 50,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 48,042 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005

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

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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HWL 437S is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HWL 437S, 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 HWL 437S registered?

HWL 437S is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is HWL 437S safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWL 437S shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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