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SJW 550S

1977 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

16,811 mi
Last recorded16,811 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1977 Triumph Tr 752,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJW 550S
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 16,811 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 16,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 15,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 15,144 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 13,553 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 11,653 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 10,669 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 10,668 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 8,456 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 8,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 7,947 miles

exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Jan 2017 7,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2015 7,018 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 7,017 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 4,654 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 4,654 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 3,342 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 2,399 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 1,675 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 1,675 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 420 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 414 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 378 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 209 miles

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

slight play in steering column uj

Pass 18 Aug 2006 68 miles

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

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

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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SJW 550S is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,281 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 SJW 550S, 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 49 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 SJW 550S registered?

SJW 550S is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 9 November 1977.

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