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SFD 112W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,164 mi
Last recorded58,164 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFD 112W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 58,164 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 58,848 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 57,240 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 57,239 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak carbs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 55,967 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 53,052 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 50,905 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 48,949 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 46,403 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,112 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 40,146 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 40,137 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 39,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside frontwheel arch corroded but on sharp edges

nearside rear axle bump stop missing

offside front wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges

Fail 11 Apr 2011 39,179 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside frontwheel arch corroded but on sharp edges

nearside rear axle bump stop missing

offside front wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges

Pass 14 Apr 2010 37,555 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside front wing slightly corroded.

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded.

offside front wing slightly corroded.

Fail 7 Apr 2010 37,549 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front wing slightly corroded.

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded.

offside front wing slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,585 miles

Battery insecure

drain bung in n/s floor bent back allowing dirt/water entry

Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,013 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 35,006 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 34,122 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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SFD 112W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SFD 112W, 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 SFD 112W registered?

SFD 112W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 April 1981.

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