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SAS 551T

1978 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

25,263 mi
Last recorded25,263 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1978 Triumph Tr 754,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAS 551T
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 25,263 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 24,305 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 24,297 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 23,950 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 23,814 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,628 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion on o/s and n/s floor pans

Pass 6 May 2010 23,494 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 23,281 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 23,281 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 23,203 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 May 2008 23,203 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 23,202 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 23,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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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SAS 551T is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SAS 551T, 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 SAS 551T registered?

SAS 551T is a 1978 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 2 August 1978.

Is SAS 551T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAS 551T shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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