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SSG 453R

1977 Triumph TR7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,383 mi
Last recorded30,383 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1977 Triumph TR751,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSG 453R
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 30,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

rear fog lamp inop

Fail 29 Jan 2010 30,383 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

rear fog lamp inop

How Reliable is the Triumph TR7?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
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SSG 453R is a 1977 Triumph TR7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Triumph TR7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 51,267 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 TR7 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SSG 453R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR7 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 49 years old, this Triumph TR7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SSG 453R registered?

SSG 453R is a 1977 Triumph TR7, first registered on 1 March 1977.

Is SSG 453R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSG 453R shows 2 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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