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DNY 444V

1979 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

50,948 mi
Last recorded50,948 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1979 Triumph Tr 743,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNY 444V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 50,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 50,456 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 49,068 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 48,064 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 47,655 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 47,650 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 46,919 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 46,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 43,135 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 42,656 miles

All tyres perished and cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear fog lamp

Fail 4 Oct 2017 42,656 miles

All tyres perished and cracked

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp

Pass 14 Oct 2016 41,954 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 41,929 miles

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

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 41,147 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 40,853 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 40,853 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 40,255 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 39,584 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 38,881 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 38,054 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 37,351 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 36,421 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 35,735 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 35,032 miles

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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DNY 444V is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 43,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DNY 444V, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Tr 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DNY 444V?

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What year was DNY 444V registered?

DNY 444V is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 26 November 1979.

Is DNY 444V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNY 444V shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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