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UOW 355T

1978 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,335 mi
Last recorded73,335 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1978 Triumph Tr 754,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOW 355T
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 73,335 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 71,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 70,943 miles

Nearside Front Floor pan has corrosion

Nearside Rear Upper Chassis rail has corrosion

Steering column lower mount worn

Fail 1 May 2019 70,933 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Floor pan has corrosion

Nearside Rear Upper Chassis rail has corrosion

Steering column lower mount worn

Pass 17 May 2018 70,127 miles

Both front upper shock absorber bearings notchy

NSR upper chassis rail has slight corrosion

Steering column has play in lower bearing

Fail 16 May 2018 70,127 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front upper shock absorber bearings notchy

NSR upper chassis rail has slight corrosion

Steering column has play in lower bearing

Pass 3 May 2017 69,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perished

Offside Front Shock absorber damp

Oil leak Engine ()

Steering column UJ worn

Fail 3 May 2017 69,201 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perished

Offside Front Shock absorber damp

Oil leak Engine ()

Steering column UJ worn

Pass 9 May 2016 67,814 miles

Both front upper shock absorber bearings are slightly notchy

NSR upper chassis has slight corrosion

OSF lower floor pan damaged

Rear brakes have slight imbalance and judder

Pass 14 May 2015 66,394 miles

OSF and OSR tyres perrished heavily

Pass 9 Apr 2014 65,071 miles

OSF tyre perrished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 64,018 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 64,014 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Column lower bracket/ bearing worn

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 61,658 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 60,861 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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UOW 355T is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UOW 355T, 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 UOW 355T registered?

UOW 355T is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 6 December 1978.

Is UOW 355T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOW 355T shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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