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SAW 733R

1977 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,569 mi
Last recorded43,569 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1977 Triumph Tr 752,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAW 733R
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 43,569 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 28 Aug 2022 43,561 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 26 Jun 2021 43,163 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside is slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2020 42,523 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 41,370 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 39,105 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2017 36,228 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2017 36,221 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2016 34,143 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 34,143 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 May 2015 32,699 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 30,083 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 30,046 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 30,039 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 30,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 30,002 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Oct 2010 29,995 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 29,991 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 29,937 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joint boots split

Pass 22 Oct 2007 29,920 miles

Nearside handbrake and footbrake less effiecient than offside

Pass 26 Oct 2006 29,867 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 29,808 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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SAW 733R is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,281 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 SAW 733R, 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 49 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 SAW 733R registered?

SAW 733R is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 May 1977.

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