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BNX 900Y

1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,616 mi
Last recorded71,616 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2009
Typical for 1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible71,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNX 900Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2009 71,616 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

fuel pipe corroded

n/s and o/s inner wings have been repaired and showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f wing bottoms are corroded and n/s outer sill is slightly corroded

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Fail 24 Feb 2009 71,616 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipe corroded

n/s and o/s inner wings have been repaired and showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f wing bottoms are corroded and n/s outer sill is slightly corroded

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Pass 30 May 2007 71,208 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 71,208 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 71,183 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 71,183 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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BNX 900Y is a 1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 71,183 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 BNX 900Y, 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 44 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 BNX 900Y registered?

BNX 900Y is a 1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 8 September 1982.

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