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XWJ 92T

1978 Triumph TR7

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

79,650 mi
Last recorded79,650 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1978 Triumph TR737,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWJ 92T
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2011 79,650 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 79,650 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 79,327 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 79,305 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2008 79,285 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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XWJ 92T is a 1978 Triumph TR7 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 XWJ 92T, 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 XWJ 92T registered?

XWJ 92T is a 1978 Triumph TR7, first registered on 16 August 1978.

Is XWJ 92T safe to buy?

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