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NWY 626V

1979 Triumph Tr 7

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,463 mi
Last recorded93,463 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1979 Triumph Tr 743,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWY 626V
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 93,463 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 93,056 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 93,050 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower 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 28 Apr 2011 91,451 miles

near side front floor and inner sill poor

near side lower ball joint boot split

off side track rod boot split

Pass 29 May 2009 90,326 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 86,933 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 84,604 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 84,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 82,325 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 82,323 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f floor holed

steering column lower bush insecure

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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NWY 626V is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 43,576 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 NWY 626V, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Tr 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NWY 626V registered?

NWY 626V is a 1979 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 8 October 1979.

Is NWY 626V safe to buy?

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