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SMD 17S

1977 Triumph Tr 7

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,345 mi
Last recorded66,345 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1977 Triumph Tr 752,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMD 17S
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 66,345 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 66,339 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 66,197 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 66,193 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 65,898 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 65,896 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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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SMD 17S is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SMD 17S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SMD 17S?

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What year was SMD 17S registered?

SMD 17S is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 11 August 1977.

Is SMD 17S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMD 17S shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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