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VHX 50S

1978 Triumph Tr 7

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,532 mi
Last recorded85,532 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1978 Triumph Tr 754,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHX 50S
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2016 85,532 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 84,607 miles

1.rear exhaust corroded 2.small corroded hole in o/s front inner arch 3.slight corrosion of parts of floors and near rear arm mounts

Pass 26 May 2012 83,801 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 83,394 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 82,236 miles

1. many welded repairs, 2, heavy underseal under vehicle and on brake pipes, 3 endfloat and slight play in rear wheel bearings, 4 slight roughness and clunk from steering, no play found, 5 rear x member corroded

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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VHX 50S is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VHX 50S, 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 VHX 50S registered?

VHX 50S is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 3 February 1978.

Is VHX 50S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHX 50S shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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