MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,885 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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
reverse lamps inoperative
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
reverse lamps inoperative
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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.
rear brakes binding slightly
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.
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.
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph Tr 7?
Based on 26,315 MOT tests across 3,030 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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SVW 961W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 27 September 1980.
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