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NTL 678V

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

50,738 mi
Last recorded50,738 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTL 678V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 50,738 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 50,738 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 50,622 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 50,622 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 May 2014 50,459 miles

front brakes starting to bind

Pass 14 May 2013 50,443 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 50,429 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 50,411 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 50,397 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 50,094 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 50,071 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 50,053 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 49,696 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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NTL 678V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NTL 678V, 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 NTL 678V registered?

NTL 678V is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 13 March 1980.

Is NTL 678V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTL 678V shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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