MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,973 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
steering feels slightly stiff
slight play in lower steering columb bush
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
slight play in lower steering columb bush
steering feels slightly stiff
steering feels slightly stiff
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
oil cooler leaking & pipes insecure
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
n/s/f inner wing corroded & holed
n/s/r rear wheel arch corroded & holed
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
n/s/f inner wing corroded & holed
n/s/r inner rear wheel arch corroded & holed
How Reliable is the Triumph Tr 7?
Based on 26,315 MOT tests across 3,030 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SHK 505W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Yellow with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 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 SHK 505W, 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 SHK 505W registered?
SHK 505W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 15 August 1980.
Is SHK 505W safe to buy?
The MOT history for SHK 505W shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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