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NDJ 188W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

53,367 mi
Last recorded53,367 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDJ 188W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 53,367 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 63,367 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 52,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 52,954 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 52,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

havely undersaeled

Pass 20 Oct 2010 50,437 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 50,437 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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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NDJ 188W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 NDJ 188W, 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 NDJ 188W registered?

NDJ 188W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 3 December 1980.

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