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VEP 864T

1978 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

9,493 mi
Last recorded9,493 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1978 Triumph Tr 754,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEP 864T
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 9,493 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 9,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 9,267 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 9,108 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 9,101 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 8,945 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 8,945 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 8,828 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 8,774 miles

ADVISE/OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK RODEND DUST BOOT IS SPLIT/ SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 8,480 miles

ADVISE ON SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 9 Jul 2010 8,340 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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VEP 864T is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VEP 864T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VEP 864T registered?

VEP 864T is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 2 August 1978.

Is VEP 864T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEP 864T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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