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SWY 23R

1977 Triumph T160

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,804 mi
Last recorded21,804 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph T16023,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWY 23R
MakeTriumph
ModelT160
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 21,804 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 21,377 miles

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2015 21,044 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 20,514 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 20,312 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 19,994 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 19,935 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Triumph T160?

Based on 1,075 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
349
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease 5
Horn not working 5
Direction indicators not working 4
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3
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SWY 23R is a 1977 Triumph T160 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1977 Triumph T160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 23,990 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 T160 fails its MOT is brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SWY 23R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph T160 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 49 years old, this Triumph T160 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of SWY 23R?

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What year was SWY 23R registered?

SWY 23R is a 1977 Triumph T160, first registered on 19 February 1977.

Is SWY 23R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWY 23R shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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