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NWL 583W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,633 mi
Last recorded4,633 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWL 583W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 4,633 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 4,633 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 4,197 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 2,956 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 2,956 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 2,883 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 2,778 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn very low on shoulder of tread (1mm)

Nearside door stiff to release from interior & external door handles at time of test - adv further inv

Oil leak further investiagation required to confirm source(s) from engine & gearbox ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both windscreen wipers smear but clear screen sufficiently at time of test

coolant warning lamp intermittently illuminated at natural idle

restricted view to some hub components woth road wheels fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2016 2,775 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn very low on shoulder of tread (1mm)

Nearside door stiff to release from interior & external door handles at time of test - adv further inv

Oil leak further investiagation required to confirm source(s) from engine & gearbox ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coolant warning lamp intermittently illuminated at natural idle

restricted view to some hub components woth road wheels fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2015 2,332 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 2,075 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 1,786 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 1,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 451 miles

Nearside rear brake binding

Steering feel stiff when turned from lock to lock jacked up and free wheeling

Various damage to bodywork nearside front wing scratched also offside front wing, also various chips to bodywork,

Pass 3 Oct 2009 99,831 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 99,379 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Nov 2007 98,965 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 98,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 98,253 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 98,253 miles

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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NWL 583W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 60,266 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 NWL 583W, 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 45 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 NWL 583W registered?

NWL 583W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 15 May 1981.

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