CarVerify

Free Car Check

VGT 678R

1977 Triumph TR7

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,558 mi
Last recorded111,558 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1977 Triumph TR751,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGT 678R
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 111,558 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 111,308 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 111,286 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 107,912 miles

Vehicle appeared to develop light engine misfire at end of test - engine may require adjustment/repair

Fail 2 Apr 2009 107,909 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

various points of light corrosion throughout - nothing yet excessive in prescribed areas

various slight oil leaks

Pass 13 May 2008 101,611 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 104,512 miles

Some play in top carrier bearings of both front struts - not excessive

Pass 21 Mar 2006 38,308 miles

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

How Reliable is the Triumph TR7?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
Full Triumph TR7 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VGT 678R is a 1977 Triumph TR7 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Triumph TR7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 51,267 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 TR7 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VGT 678R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR7 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 49 years old, this Triumph TR7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VGT 678R?

You can check the full history of VGT 678R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VGT 678R registered?

VGT 678R is a 1977 Triumph TR7, first registered on 21 June 1977.

Is VGT 678R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGT 678R shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VGT 678R have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VGT 678R. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.