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YEL 854S

1978 Triumph TR7

Yellow Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,234 mi
Last recorded39,234 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1978 Triumph TR737,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 854S
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 39,234 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

slight play n/s/f hub

Fail 21 Jun 2024 39,234 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear brake pipes rusty

slight play n/s/f hub

Pass 2 Sep 2021 38,457 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 38,328 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 38,328 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 37,749 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 37,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 35,758 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 32,330 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 31,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 30,891 miles

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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YEL 854S is a 1978 Triumph TR7 in Yellow with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YEL 854S, 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 YEL 854S registered?

YEL 854S is a 1978 Triumph TR7, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is YEL 854S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEL 854S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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