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FDP 825V

1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

94,935 mi
Last recorded94,935 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible49,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDP 825V
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2020 94,935 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2008 93,657 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 93,656 miles

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

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

Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r wheel arch corroded -sharp edges

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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FDP 825V is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 FDP 825V, 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 FDP 825V registered?

FDP 825V is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 3 May 1980.

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The MOT history for FDP 825V shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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