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UDE 388T

1978 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,911 mi
Last recorded14,911 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 Triumph Tr 754,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDE 388T
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 14,911 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 14,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 14,829 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 14,632 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 14,631 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 14,532 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 13,883 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 11,917 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 10,407 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 10,398 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 7,472 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play column uj (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 4,768 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 794 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 794 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 4 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 96,023 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 29 May 2012 96,020 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 95,515 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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UDE 388T is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UDE 388T, 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 UDE 388T registered?

UDE 388T is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 14 August 1978.

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The MOT history for UDE 388T shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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