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NJN 7V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,672 mi
Last recorded15,672 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJN 7V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 15,672 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 13,527 miles

O/S/F WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S INNER TIE ROD

Fail 11 Jul 2018 13,441 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

O/S/F WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S INNER TIE ROD

Pass 14 Jul 2017 11,970 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 11,900 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 10,130 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jul 2016 10,126 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 7,595 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 6,867 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 5,128 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 4,387 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 4,271 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 4,134 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 3,912 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 3,637 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2006 3,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

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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NJN 7V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 NJN 7V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJN 7V registered?

NJN 7V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 21 May 1980.

Is NJN 7V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJN 7V shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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