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SGB 977W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,290 mi
Last recorded23,290 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGB 977W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 23,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 23,265 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam light not popping up (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam light not popping up (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 15,057 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 11,546 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 7,248 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 100,620 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 95,180 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 92,116 miles

All 4 tyres are starting to perish

Coolant leak

NSR brake sticking slightly

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 92,114 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all four tyres slightly cracked in side walls

Pass 21 Mar 2012 91,954 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 91,927 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/R marker lamp is inoperative

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 91,463 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2011 91,463 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2010 91,061 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 90,233 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 89,531 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 88,700 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 88,566 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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SGB 977W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 57,693 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 SGB 977W, 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 46 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 SGB 977W registered?

SGB 977W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 November 1980.

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