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NKX 546V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,103 mi
Last recorded21,103 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKX 546V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,103 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 21,103 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 21,042 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 20,738 miles

n/s/r brake binding (slight)

Pass 12 May 2006 20,374 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 20,374 miles

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

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

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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NKX 546V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NKX 546V, 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 NKX 546V registered?

NKX 546V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 14 May 1980.

Is NKX 546V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKX 546V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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