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LPC 488W

1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,432 mi
Last recorded13,432 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible49,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPC 488W
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 13,432 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 13,035 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 12,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 12,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 10,407 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2008 10,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 30 May 2007 7,607 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 2,324 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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LPC 488W is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LPC 488W, 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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How do I check the history of LPC 488W?

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What year was LPC 488W registered?

LPC 488W is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 30 September 1980.

Is LPC 488W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPC 488W shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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