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WNE 966S

1978 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

71,488 mi
Last recorded71,488 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1978 Triumph Tr 754,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNE 966S
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 71,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 71,487 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 71,420 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 70,929 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Sill corroded in the center and at the rear

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 70,390 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer slight corrosion on sill

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 69,698 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 69,019 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 69,019 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 68,674 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 68,674 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 68,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 68,427 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside washer jet poor

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 67,618 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 May 2017 67,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 May 2016 67,031 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 65,183 miles

windscreen is cracked, but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 12 May 2015 65,183 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen is cracked, but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,528 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 63,863 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 63,777 miles

slight play in steering rack offside

windscreen damaged slightly

Fail 8 Aug 2011 63,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

slight play in steering rack offside

windscreen damaged slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2010 63,637 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 63,637 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 63,272 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 62,338 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 62,321 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

DRIVERS SEAT WORN BOTH REAR LOWER SUSPENSION FIXINGS DAMAGED AND RUSTY

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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WNE 966S is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 WNE 966S, 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.

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What year was WNE 966S registered?

WNE 966S is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 14 March 1978.

Is WNE 966S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNE 966S shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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