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PUP 663T

1978 Triumph TR7

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,771 mi
Last recorded91,771 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1978 Triumph TR737,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUP 663T
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 91,771 miles

extensive welded repairs to whole off underside and chassis

parking brake lever stiff

vehicle presented with passenger seat & seat belt removed

Fail 3 Jul 2010 91,756 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

extensive welded repairs to whole off underside and chassis

parking brake lever stiff

vehicle presented with passenger seat & seat belt removed

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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PUP 663T is a 1978 Triumph TR7 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PUP 663T, 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

How do I check the history of PUP 663T?

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What year was PUP 663T registered?

PUP 663T is a 1978 Triumph TR7, first registered on 20 January 1978.

Is PUP 663T safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUP 663T shows 2 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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