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SEA 264W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,450 mi
Last recorded81,450 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEA 264W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 81,450 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 76,464 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2021 76,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2016 72,622 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 May 2016 72,615 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 70,598 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 70,595 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 69,786 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 69,779 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 68,520 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,830 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 60,339 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 60,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 51,349 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 38,527 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 24,658 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 10,321 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 10,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside fog lamp not working

nearside rear brake is binding slightly

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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SEA 264W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 60,266 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 SEA 264W, 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 45 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 SEA 264W registered?

SEA 264W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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