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RTP 485S

1978 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

51,289 mi
Last recorded51,289 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1978 Triumph Tr 754,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTP 485S
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2021 51,289 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2019 51,000 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play lower steering column u j

under side of vehicle surface corrosion

welding repair to o/s/r boot well below standard

Fail 10 Jan 2019 51,000 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering arm deformed fouling anti roll bar (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected fouling anti roll bar (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play lower steering column u j

under side of vehicle surface corrosion

welding repair to o/s/r boot well below standard

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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RTP 485S is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 RTP 485S, 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 RTP 485S registered?

RTP 485S is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 15 June 1978.

Is RTP 485S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTP 485S shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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