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NCV 551X

1982 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,106 mi
Last recorded26,106 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 1982 Triumph Tr 758,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCV 551X
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 26,106 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 25,572 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 25,572 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 21,655 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 21,064 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 21,268 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 19,197 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 19,195 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 14,570 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 4,703 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 6 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 6 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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NCV 551X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 58,886 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 NCV 551X, 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 44 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 NCV 551X registered?

NCV 551X is a 1982 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 23 March 1982.

Is NCV 551X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCV 551X shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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