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YRW 573S

1978 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,914 mi
Last recorded5,914 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Tr 754,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRW 573S
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 5,914 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 5,292 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 5,131 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 4,955 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 4,274 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 3,667 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2011 3,239 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 2,869 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 2,869 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 2,429 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 2,367 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

N/s front lower ball joint cover split.

Slight play in o/s steering rack.

Fail 15 Sep 2008 1,862 miles

O/s front suspension strut has slight play and is stiff in initial operation.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 1,862 miles

O/s front suspension strut has slight play and is stiff in initial operation.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 1,283 miles

Front numberplate damaged

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 1,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 909 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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YRW 573S is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YRW 573S, 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 YRW 573S registered?

YRW 573S is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 20 April 1978.

Is YRW 573S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRW 573S shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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