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APO 263V

1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,622 mi
Last recorded77,622 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible49,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPO 263V
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 77,622 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 73,719 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 71,296 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 70,840 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 70,427 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 70,353 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 70,309 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 70,039 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 69,954 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 69,954 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 69,509 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 69,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

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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APO 263V is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 APO 263V, 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 APO 263V registered?

APO 263V is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 2 May 1980.

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