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TBK 53S

1978 Triumph TR7

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

901 mi
Last recorded901 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1978 Triumph TR737,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBK 53S
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 4 Jan 2011 901 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 8,629 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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TBK 53S is a 1978 Triumph TR7 in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TBK 53S, 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.

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What year was TBK 53S registered?

TBK 53S is a 1978 Triumph TR7, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is TBK 53S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBK 53S shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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