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PTP 504S

1978 Triumph Tr 7

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,600 mi
Last recorded85,600 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2013
Typical for 1978 Triumph Tr 754,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTP 504S
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2013 85,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 85,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 83,859 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 83,835 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

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

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

nearside and offside front floor and sill corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2006 82,443 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 82,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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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PTP 504S is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PTP 504S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PTP 504S registered?

PTP 504S is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 7 February 1978.

Is PTP 504S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTP 504S shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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