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XFE 781S

1978 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,327 mi
Last recorded49,327 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1978 Triumph Tr 754,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFE 781S
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2022 49,327 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column universal joint deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2018 48,967 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 48,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested lens covered in underseal (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2005 48,852 miles

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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XFE 781S is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 XFE 781S, 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 XFE 781S registered?

XFE 781S is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is XFE 781S safe to buy?

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