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NMA 470T

1979 Triumph Tr 7

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

911 mi
Last recorded911 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1979 Triumph Tr 743,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMA 470T
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 911 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tunnel near exhaust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 911 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tunnel near exhaust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 902 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 876 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 876 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 812 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2016 790 miles

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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NMA 470T is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 43,576 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 NMA 470T, 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 47 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 NMA 470T registered?

NMA 470T is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is NMA 470T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMA 470T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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