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NKB 142S

1977 Triumph Tr 7

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,172 mi
Last recorded82,172 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 1977 Triumph Tr 752,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKB 142S
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 82,172 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 81,543 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 81,170 miles

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 21 Nov 2015 81,022 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 81,022 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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NKB 142S is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,281 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 NKB 142S, 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 49 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 NKB 142S registered?

NKB 142S is a 1977 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is NKB 142S safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKB 142S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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