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SMA 778V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,687 mi
Last recorded17,687 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMA 778V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 17,687 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 17,458 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 16,968 miles

Nearside fog light not working

Pass 30 Jun 2011 16,432 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 15,826 miles

centre exhaust has a slight blow on the joint

nearside front wheel bearing has slight movement but not considered excessive at the time of test

Pass 23 Jul 2009 15,576 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2008 15,373 miles

exhaust blowing slightly in 2 places, front pipe and the middle to rear joint !

Pass 14 Feb 2007 15,093 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 14,531 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 14,531 miles

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

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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SMA 778V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SMA 778V, 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 SMA 778V registered?

SMA 778V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is SMA 778V safe to buy?

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