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AOW 488V

1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,929 mi
Last recorded46,929 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2009
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible49,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOW 488V
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2009 46,929 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 46,929 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Triumph TR7 Convertible?

Based on 1,243 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
522
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
fog lamp not working 53
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 47
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 45
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AOW 488V is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 49,432 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 Convertible fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AOW 488V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR7 Convertible typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 46 years old, this Triumph TR7 Convertible is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AOW 488V registered?

AOW 488V is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 3 May 1980.

Is AOW 488V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOW 488V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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