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NRW 550W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

32,711 mi
Last recorded32,711 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRW 550W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 32,711 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Washers Weak, Only Just Providing Water To the Windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2018 31,696 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 31,683 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 31,634 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 31,101 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 31,101 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive @ 5.5 - 6.0 MAX LIMIT 4.5 (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 29,424 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 29,419 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 22,959 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 21,768 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 19,405 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 19,405 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NRW 550W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NRW 550W, 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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NRW 550W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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