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NWL 888W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,756 mi
Last recorded84,756 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWL 888W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 84,756 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 84,568 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 83,332 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 82,336 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

offside top mount has slight play

Fail 9 Sep 2008 82,336 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

offside top mount has slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2007 82,018 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 80,808 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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NWL 888W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 888W, 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 888W registered?

NWL 888W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 21 March 1981.

Is NWL 888W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWL 888W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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