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YLB 728S

1978 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

58,784 mi
Last recorded58,784 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1978 Triumph Tr 754,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLB 728S
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 58,784 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 58,784 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 58,321 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 58,028 miles

Fuel cap sealing rubber perished slightly

Fail 10 Aug 2018 58,028 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap sealing rubber perished slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2017 57,761 miles

Exhaust system weak

Fail 9 Aug 2017 57,761 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust system weak

Pass 11 Aug 2016 57,140 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

Fail 18 Jul 2016 57,140 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel cap sealing ring starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Jul 2015 56,778 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 56,778 miles

Lower Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 56,130 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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YLB 728S is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YLB 728S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YLB 728S registered?

YLB 728S is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 3 May 1978.

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The MOT history for YLB 728S shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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