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DDE 745W

1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,246 mi
Last recorded9,246 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible49,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDE 745W
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 9,246 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 9,246 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 4,745 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 4,744 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 1,420 miles

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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DDE 745W is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DDE 745W, 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 DDE 745W registered?

DDE 745W is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 19 September 1980.

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