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SBR 42P

1976 Triumph TR7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

86,920 mi
Last recorded86,920 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 1976 Triumph TR738,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBR 42P
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2008 86,920 miles

CORROSION IN NEARSIDE FRONT INNER FLOOR PAN-SILL SEAM

CORROSION IN REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS

FRONT PANELS CORRODED

REAR UNDER BODY CORRODED/REPAIRED WITH GLASS FIBRE

SILLS SHIELDED

SPARE WHEEL WELL CORRODED

Fail 24 Jun 2008

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

CORROSION IN REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS

FRONT PANELS CORRODED

HOLED CORROSION IN NEARSIDE FRONT INNER/ FLOOR PAN-SILL PANEL

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

REAR UNDER BODY PANELS CORRODED/REPAIRED WITH GLASS FIBRE

SPARE WHEEL WELL CORRODED

UNABLE TO INSPECT OUTER SILL PANELS (SHIELDED)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 86,895 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

sill covers fitted, boot floor corrded & holed.

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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SBR 42P is a 1976 Triumph TR7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1976 Triumph TR7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 38,465 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 SBR 42P, 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 50 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 SBR 42P registered?

SBR 42P is a 1976 Triumph TR7, first registered on 19 June 1976.

Is SBR 42P safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBR 42P shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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