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SAC 424W

1981 Triumph TR7

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,648 mi
Last recorded87,648 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR750,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAC 424W
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 87,648 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil light on

Fail 21 Sep 2018 87,647 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil light on

Pass 7 Oct 2016 87,467 miles

brake pipe from o/s front brake hose to engine compartment slightly corroded.

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 8 Sep 2016 87,463 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

slight pitting on brake pipe from o/s front brake hose to engine compartment.

Pass 6 May 2015 87,327 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear bump stops missing.

Pass 7 May 2014 86,857 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 86,146 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 86,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 85,849 miles

o/s front lower suspension joint dust cover split.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 85,168 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 84,414 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 83,710 miles

Engine bay has long lengths of rubber type fuel hoses unfixed ( V8 engine fitted )

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 83,707 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Engine bay has long lengths of rubber type fuel hoses unfixed (V8 engine fitted)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 82,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Triumph TR7?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
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SAC 424W is a 1981 Triumph TR7 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 Triumph TR7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 50,389 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph TR7 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SAC 424W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR7 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 45 years old, this Triumph TR7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SAC 424W registered?

SAC 424W is a 1981 Triumph TR7, first registered on 23 March 1981.

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