MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,903 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph Tr 7?
Based on 26,315 MOT tests across 3,030 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VFE 678W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 1981 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 60,266 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 VFE 678W, 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 45 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 VFE 678W registered?
VFE 678W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 27 March 1981.
Is VFE 678W safe to buy?
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