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SVR 187W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,103 mi
Last recorded88,103 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVR 187W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 88,103 miles

play in steering rack / front pads low and rattling in calipewr carrier

Fail 19 Nov 2014 88,103 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

play in steering rack / front pads low and rattling in calipewr carrier

Pass 6 Dec 2013 83,507 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 83,507 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 81,213 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 11 Dec 2012 81,211 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2011 81,176 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 80,836 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 79,493 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 77,396 miles

O/S track rod end gaiter split

Pass 1 Aug 2007 76,510 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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SVR 187W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SVR 187W, 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 SVR 187W registered?

SVR 187W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 February 1981.

Is SVR 187W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVR 187W shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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