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VBC 53S

1977 Triumph Tr 7

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,063 mi
Last recorded95,063 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1977 Triumph Tr 752,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBC 53S
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 95,063 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 95,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 94,889 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 94,886 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 94,886 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 2,650 miles

unable to fully check welding jue to underseal

Pass 19 Apr 2006 944,714 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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VBC 53S is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7 in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,281 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 VBC 53S, 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 49 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 VBC 53S registered?

VBC 53S is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 6 October 1977.

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The MOT history for VBC 53S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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