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EON 7V

1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

11,563 mi
Last recorded11,563 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible49,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEON 7V
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 11,563 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Both (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 11,563 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Both (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 11,397 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spare wheel carrier (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 11,393 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure Metal pipe after pump (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking Pipe from pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spare wheel carrier (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 10,878 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside in lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 10,845 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside in lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 10,396 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 10,388 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Upper Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated in engine bay (2.1.5)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2016 9,836 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 9,825 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 9,581 miles

front and rear position lamps cannot be operated independently of the headlamps

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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EON 7V is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EON 7V, 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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EON 7V is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 13 March 1980.

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