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NPB 468W

1981 Triumph TR7

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,534 mi
Last recorded57,534 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR750,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPB 468W
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 57,534 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 57,534 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 56,881 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 56,616 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 56,616 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 55,716 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 54,596 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Reversing light not working

Fail 11 Feb 2022 54,596 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Reversing light not working

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Jun 2006 38,758 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under body corrision

How Reliable is the Triumph TR7?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
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NPB 468W is a 1981 Triumph TR7 in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Triumph TR7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 50,389 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 TR7 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NPB 468W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR7 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 45 years old, this Triumph TR7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NPB 468W registered?

NPB 468W is a 1981 Triumph TR7, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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