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GNY 28W

1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

4,980 mi
Last recorded4,980 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible49,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNY 28W
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 4,980 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Reverse lights not working

Pass 28 Aug 2019 4,814 miles

gear lever housing dropped and rubbing on prop shaft

reverse lights not working

Pass 13 Sep 2018 4,672 miles

o/s/f floor corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2018 4,672 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

main beam tell tell not working

o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2009 4,667 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 4,659 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 4,539 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 4,539 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GNY 28W is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GNY 28W, 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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GNY 28W is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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