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SVO 722X

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

127,336 mi
Last recorded127,336 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVO 722X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 127,336 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 127,088 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 126,814 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 126,515 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 126,223 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 125,626 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 125,248 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 124,684 miles

Washers poor

Pass 3 Jul 2017 124,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 123,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 123,050 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 122,749 miles

Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel well not quite within perscribed area at present

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 122,072 miles

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

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 121,214 miles

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

Very slight play in O/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jul 2011 120,608 miles

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

corrosion nearside rear trailing arm.

corrosion offside rear inner floor.

middle exhaust rubber badly worn.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 120,157 miles

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 120,157 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 118,398 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 115,606 miles

NOISE IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 115,556 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

NOISE IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 105,672 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 99,154 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 May 2006 99,154 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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SVO 722X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 SVO 722X, 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 SVO 722X registered?

SVO 722X is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 28 July 1981.

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