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SEH 35W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,900 mi
Last recorded96,900 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEH 35W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2009 96,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 94,858 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 94,858 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

offside bottom ball joint rubber boot split and evidence of water ingress.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 92,923 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 80,618 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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SEH 35W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SEH 35W, 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 SEH 35W registered?

SEH 35W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 10 April 1981.

Is SEH 35W safe to buy?

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