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SLA 655R

1977 Triumph Tr 7

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,328 mi
Last recorded33,328 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 1977 Triumph Tr 752,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLA 655R
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 33,328 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 33,290 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 33,266 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 33,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 33,255 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 33,215 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 33,215 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 33,176 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 33,161 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 33,161 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 33,141 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 33,141 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 33,099 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 33,099 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 33,088 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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SLA 655R is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SLA 655R, 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 SLA 655R registered?

SLA 655R is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 19 January 1977.

Is SLA 655R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLA 655R shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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