MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,916 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
n/s/r boot floor/inner wheel arch holed full length
o/s lower ball joint boot split
How Reliable is the Triumph TR7 Convertible?
Based on 1,243 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FYV 246V is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 FYV 246V, 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 FYV 246V registered?
FYV 246V is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 3 June 1980.
Is FYV 246V safe to buy?
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