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SRW 398W

1981 Triumph TR7

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

54,961 mi
Last recorded54,961 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2006
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR750,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRW 398W
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2006 54,961 miles

boot latch missing

both rear bump stops missing but body clearence is ok

fuel tank has been repaired,body has obvious corrosion & filler applied & light pannel damage also corrosion to bottom of offside wing

nearside rear brake pipe routed differently from standard

offside door facia missing/not fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2006 54,961 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

boot latch missing

fuel tank has been repaired,body has obvious corrosion & filler applied & light panel damage to offside,also corrosion to bottom of offside front wing

rear bump stops missing but body clearence is ok

Fail 15 Dec 2005 54,961 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

body work corroding

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SRW 398W is a 1981 Triumph TR7 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SRW 398W, 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 SRW 398W registered?

SRW 398W is a 1981 Triumph TR7, first registered on 7 April 1981.

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The MOT history for SRW 398W shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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