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NIJ 5121

1999 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,573 mi
Last recorded83,573 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIJ 5121
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 83,573 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 83,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 83,454 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 83,454 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 83,184 miles

WIPERS SPLIT

Fail 22 Oct 2013 83,184 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

WIPERS SPLIT

Pass 3 Oct 2012 82,683 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 82,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s inner and outer sill badly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 82,630 miles

corrosion to o/s front and rear inner sills

Fail 20 Oct 2011 82,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

corrosion to o/s front and rear inner sills

Pass 25 Oct 2010 80,537 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 80,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 77,768 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 77,752 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 76,521 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 76,516 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 76,208 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 74,648 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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NIJ 5121 is a 1999 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NIJ 5121, 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 27 years old, this Triumph Tr 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NIJ 5121 registered?

NIJ 5121 is a 1999 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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