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XCF 252T

1978 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,859 mi
Last recorded29,859 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2007
Typical for 1978 Triumph Tr 754,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCF 252T
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2007 29,859 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 29,859 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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XCF 252T is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XCF 252T, 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 XCF 252T registered?

XCF 252T is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is XCF 252T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCF 252T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XCF 252T have outstanding finance?

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