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JJO 248W

1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,222 mi
Last recorded95,222 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible49,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJO 248W
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 95,222 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 95,222 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 95,153 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 94,502 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 92,561 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 92,553 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 91,284 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 81,269 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 89,094 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 89,094 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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JJO 248W is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JJO 248W, 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 JJO 248W registered?

JJO 248W is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 15 August 1980.

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