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KJO 860S

1978 Triumph TR7

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

14,823 mi
Last recorded14,823 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1978 Triumph TR737,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJO 860S
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 14,823 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 12,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 12,276 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 11,228 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 10,940 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 10,331 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 9,874 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 8,854 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 6,781 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 5,427 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 3,671 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 1,557 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 99,559 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 97,873 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 95,828 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 93,918 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 92,183 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 90,373 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 88,252 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 85,672 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph TR7?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
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KJO 860S is a 1978 Triumph TR7 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1978 Triumph TR7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 37,749 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph TR7 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KJO 860S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR7 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph TR7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJO 860S registered?

KJO 860S is a 1978 Triumph TR7, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is KJO 860S safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJO 860S shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KJO 860S have outstanding finance?

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