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NLD 52V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

10,679 mi
Last recorded10,679 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLD 52V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 10,679 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 8,853 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Mar 2019 8,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2017 7,501 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2016 6,966 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake pip slightly corroded

Offside Front brake pipes slightly corroded in engine bay

bad oil leak

both front wheel bearings sounding slightly worn

slight uneven braking on rear

Fail 30 Aug 2016 6,966 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive on idle speed test (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wipers in view (8.3.1e)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake pip slightly corroded

Offside Front brake pipes slightly corroded in engine bay

bad oil leak

both front wheel bearings sounding slightly worn

slight uneven braking on rear

Pass 22 Aug 2015 5,655 miles

outer sill covers fitted unable to access outer sills

play in front wheel bearings

slight lift in steering rack pinion

Fail 15 Aug 2015 5,652 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute both (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

outer sill covers fitted unable to access outer sills

play in front wheel bearings

slight lift in steering rack pinion

Pass 18 Jun 2014 4,365 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 4,365 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2014 4,350 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front brake pipes have slight rust

rust to both front inner wings

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

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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NLD 52V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NLD 52V, 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 NLD 52V registered?

NLD 52V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 17 May 1980.

Is NLD 52V safe to buy?

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