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LMT 333W

1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,126 mi
Last recorded87,126 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible63,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMT 333W
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 87,126 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 87,126 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 May 2008 83,390 miles

n/s wiper poor clearing

rear exhaust mounting rubbers poor

rear footbrake performances low

Fail 9 May 2008 83,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

rear exhaust mounting rubbers poor

Pass 2 May 2007 78,107 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 77,700 miles

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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LMT 333W is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 63,488 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 LMT 333W, 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 45 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 LMT 333W registered?

LMT 333W is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 13 May 1981.

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