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STM 685W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,467 mi
Last recorded33,467 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTM 685W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2011 33,467 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 33,467 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 33,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

near side inner arch corroded not in prescribed area!

vehicle has lots of corrosion in variouse areas o.k at time of test!

Pass 6 May 2009 32,252 miles

corrosion hole off side front slam panel

corrosion near and offside front floor pan not in prescribed area

Pass 19 May 2008 29,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

o/s/f wing mounting corroded

Fail 15 May 2008 29,695 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

o/s/f wing mounting corroded

Pass 23 May 2007 28,547 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 27,801 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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STM 685W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 STM 685W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was STM 685W registered?

STM 685W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 16 April 1981.

Is STM 685W safe to buy?

The MOT history for STM 685W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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