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SUR 875W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

9 mi
Last recorded9 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUR 875W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 9 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Mar 2019 9 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre too rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mani fold (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks positive lead on battery loose (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2018 9 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower wing not welded nor bolted

Offside engine mounting poorly welded

Oil leak filter housing ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018 9 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play lower u/j (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower wing not welded nor bolted

Offside engine mounting poorly welded

Oil leak filter housing ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 9 miles

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

Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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SUR 875W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 SUR 875W, 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.

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What year was SUR 875W registered?

SUR 875W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 24 March 1981.

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