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SVW 961W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

91,885 mi
Last recorded91,885 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVW 961W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 91,885 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 91,842 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 91,838 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 91,838 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 91,837 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off too fast (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on too fast (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam not popping up (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam not popping up (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

movement / wear in steering mast lower u/j

Pass 8 Nov 2016 91,820 miles

reverse lamps inoperative

Fail 8 Nov 2016 91,820 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

reverse lamps inoperative

Fail 7 Sep 2016 91,819 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play plus movement at lower column mounting (2.1.5)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 91,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 91,757 miles

hole in floor l/h drivers foot well

hole inside rear of o/s/f inner wing

n/s/r brake binding slightly

surface corrosion on various steel brake pipes & fuel pipe

Fail 29 Jan 2015 91,756 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

hole in floor l/h drivers foot well

hole inside rear of o/s/f inner wing

n/s/r brake binding slightly

surface corrosion on various steel brake pipes & fuel pipe

Pass 29 Jan 2014 91,692 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 91,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R brake slightly binding on.

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Surface corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 91,397 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2010 91,249 miles

Head lamps go up and down,when light switch is in the off position.

Rust and noise coming from O/S/R suspension bottom arm rear bush.

Fail 30 Nov 2010 91,249 miles

Head lamps go up and down,when light switch is in the off position.

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

Rust and noise coming from O/S/R suspension bottom arm rear bush.

Fail 8 Sep 2010 91,248 miles

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

Head lamps go up and down,when light switch is in the off position.

Rust and noise coming from O/S/R suspension bottom arm rear bush.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 91,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 91,041 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 90,861 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 90,658 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 90,330 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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SVW 961W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 57,693 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 SVW 961W, 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 46 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 SVW 961W registered?

SVW 961W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 27 September 1980.

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