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SYB 221W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,368 mi
Last recorded30,368 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYB 221W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 30,368 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 80,357 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 80,183 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

unable to fully inspect the front brake discs due to vehicle being fitted with back plates.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 79,816 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 77,159 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 77,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 16 Aug 2006 75,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

cv boot on propshaft broken and spitting out grease

exhaust mount to gearbox disconnected

fuel filler cap is cracking

oil leak from front crank oil seal

torsion bar bushes to lower arms deterioated

Pass 16 Aug 2006 75,093 miles

cv boot on propshaft broken and spitting out grease

exhaust mount to gearbox disconnected

fuel filler cap is cracking

oil leak from front crank oil seal

torsion bar bushes to lower arms deterioated

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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SYB 221W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 57,693 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 SYB 221W, 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 46 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 SYB 221W registered?

SYB 221W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 8 August 1980.

Is SYB 221W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYB 221W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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