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NGC 809V

1979 Triumph Tr 7

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,920 mi
Last recorded99,920 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1979 Triumph Tr 743,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGC 809V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 99,920 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 99,920 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 99,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 99,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 99,477 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 98,842 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 98,158 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 97,074 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 95,673 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 94,348 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 93,625 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 92,539 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 92,539 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 92,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front track rod ends and both lower ball joint gaiters split

small hole rear exhaust box

Fail 8 Apr 2009 82,470 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front track rod ends and both lower ball joint gaiters split

small hole rear exhaust box

steering doesn t self centralise

Pass 15 Sep 2007 91,677 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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NGC 809V is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NGC 809V, 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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NGC 809V is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 26 October 1979.

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