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SKL 406X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,552 mi
Last recorded30,552 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKL 406X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 30,552 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 30,552 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 30,301 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 30,299 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 30,298 miles

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 30,296 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 30,292 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 30,177 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 30,046 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 30,045 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 8 Nov 2012 29,976 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 29,869 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 29,843 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 29,804 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 29,768 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 29,572 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 28,484 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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SKL 406X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SKL 406X, 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 SKL 406X registered?

SKL 406X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is SKL 406X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKL 406X shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SKL 406X have outstanding finance?

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