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XGN 386S

1977 Triumph TR7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

38,960 mi
Last recorded38,960 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1977 Triumph TR751,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGN 386S
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 38,960 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 38,960 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 38,840 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 37,332 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 37,332 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 35,964 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 35,964 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak from differential

rear foglights imoprative

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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XGN 386S is a 1977 Triumph TR7 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1977 Triumph TR7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 51,267 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 XGN 386S, 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 49 years old, this Triumph TR7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XGN 386S registered?

XGN 386S is a 1977 Triumph TR7, first registered on 7 September 1977.

Is XGN 386S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGN 386S shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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