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GNF 557V

1979 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,172 mi
Last recorded51,172 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1979 Triumph Tr 743,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNF 557V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 51,172 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 49,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 47,552 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 45,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S FRONT AND REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 13 Sep 2012 42,366 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 42,344 miles

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)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 40,154 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 40,154 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 37,852 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 35,408 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 30,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 30,186 miles

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

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

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

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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GNF 557V is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GNF 557V, 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.

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What year was GNF 557V registered?

GNF 557V is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is GNF 557V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNF 557V shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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