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UBX 505T

1978 Triumph Tr 7

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,170 mi
Last recorded21,170 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1978 Triumph Tr 754,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBX 505T
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 21,170 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 21,165 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

fuel cap seal getting perished

Pass 27 Aug 2009 20,736 miles

fuel cap seal slightly split

Pass 29 Aug 2008 19,818 miles

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

n/s/r bump stop broken

Pass 31 Aug 2007 19,207 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 18,568 miles

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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UBX 505T 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 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UBX 505T, 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 UBX 505T registered?

UBX 505T is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is UBX 505T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBX 505T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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