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NWK 229W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

7,057 mi
Last recorded7,057 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWK 229W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 7,057 miles

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 7,048 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 5,249 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 5,243 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 843 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 98,790 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 98,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 95,133 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 95,133 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 91,370 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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NWK 229W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Yellow 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 NWK 229W, 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 NWK 229W registered?

NWK 229W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is NWK 229W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWK 229W shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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