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UOK 359S

1978 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,534 mi
Last recorded96,534 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 1978 Triumph Tr 754,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOK 359S
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 96,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 95,573 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 94,554 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 93,088 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 92,269 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 90,690 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 88,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2013 88,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 85,620 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 85,526 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 79,931 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 71,838 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 68,516 miles

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

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

Oil leak from diff pinion oil seal and right hand rear back plate slight misted of oil attension adviced

Slight exhaust leak from exhaust manifold

Slight wiper blade mark on windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2009 68,516 miles

Oil leak from diff pinion oil seal and right hand rear back plate slight misted of oil attension adviced

Slight exhaust leak from exhaust manifold

Slight wiper blade mark on windscreen

Pass 6 Apr 2009 67,556 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Mar 2009 67,556 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Front spoiler weld on bkt support broke away

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Aug 2007 66,909 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 66,713 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2005 66,160 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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UOK 359S is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UOK 359S, 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 UOK 359S registered?

UOK 359S is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 21 April 1978.

Is UOK 359S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOK 359S shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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