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UYE 454S

1978 Triumph Tr 7

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,295 mi
Last recorded74,295 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 1978 Triumph Tr 754,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYE 454S
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 74,295 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight delay in headlamp motors.

Fail 17 Sep 2009 74,295 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 74,277 miles

Indicators flash slightly fast

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Prop shaft has been joined/repaired

Rear lights dull

Slight corrosion to o/s & n/s outer sill lower edges

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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UYE 454S is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 UYE 454S, 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 UYE 454S registered?

UYE 454S is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 20 January 1978.

Is UYE 454S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYE 454S shows 3 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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