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MFD 778V

1980 Triumph TR7

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,662 mi
Last recorded4,662 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR747,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFD 778V
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 4,662 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 May 2008 4,661 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 3,689 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 3,670 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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MFD 778V is a 1980 Triumph TR7 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Triumph TR7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 47,418 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 MFD 778V, 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 46 years old, this Triumph TR7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MFD 778V registered?

MFD 778V is a 1980 Triumph TR7, first registered on 3 April 1980.

Is MFD 778V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFD 778V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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