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SWK 102W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,280 mi
Last recorded86,280 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWK 102W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 86,280 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 86,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2025 86,157 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 86,157 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fail 2 May 2025 86,157 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt RACK GAITER SPLIT N.S.INNER (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 84,827 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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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SWK 102W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SWK 102W, 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 SWK 102W registered?

SWK 102W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 24 April 1981.

Is SWK 102W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWK 102W shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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