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WAY 101S

1978 Triumph TR7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,380 mi
Last recorded58,380 miles
Recorded on30 May 2009
Typical for 1978 Triumph TR737,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAY 101S
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2009 58,380 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 58,378 miles

Floor pans corroding.

Front inner wheel arch pannels corroding.

Front steel brake pipes corroding.

Outer sills corroding.

Play in lower steering column UJ.

Rear chassis and inner sill areas corroding.

Steel fuel pipe has fair amount of corrosion.

Fail 22 May 2008 58,375 miles

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

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

Outer sills corroding.

Play in lower steering column UJ.

Floor pans corroding.

Front inner wheel arch pannels corroding.

Front steel brake pipes corroding.

Rear chassis and inner sill areas corroding.

Steel fuel pipe has fair amount of corrosion.

Pass 26 May 2006 58,369 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 58,369 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
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WAY 101S is a 1978 Triumph TR7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Triumph TR7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 37,749 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 WAY 101S, 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 48 years old, this Triumph TR7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WAY 101S registered?

WAY 101S is a 1978 Triumph TR7, first registered on 11 January 1978.

Is WAY 101S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAY 101S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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