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SRW 455W

1981 Triumph TR7

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,091 mi
Last recorded82,091 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR750,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRW 455W
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 82,091 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 78,650 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 78,293 miles

Slight play in offside front shock absorber

Pass 10 Oct 2005 78,194 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 78,127 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion on nearside inner wing not within prescribed area.

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 455W is a 1981 Triumph TR7 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SRW 455W, 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 455W registered?

SRW 455W is a 1981 Triumph TR7, first registered on 23 April 1981.

Is SRW 455W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRW 455W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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