MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,163 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower body panel trim fitted not allowing full inspection
Offside Front Lower Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (universal joint) (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower body panel trim fitted not allowing full inspection
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
head lamps slow on operation
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
no windows fitted,vehicle being rebuilt after respray.
o/s and n/s/front floors rusted through.
How Reliable is the Triumph Tr 7?
Based on 26,315 MOT tests across 3,030 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NLH 397V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 NLH 397V, 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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NLH 397V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 2 July 1980.
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