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FYV 246V

1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,916 mi
Last recorded72,916 miles
Recorded on30 May 2006
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible49,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYV 246V
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2006 72,916 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 72,916 miles

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.

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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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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