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NFD 416V

1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,547 mi
Last recorded79,547 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible49,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFD 416V
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 79,547 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 79,543 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 78,645 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 77,849 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 77,849 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) lower coupling loose to rack input shalf (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 76,968 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 75,859 miles

wipers operating slowly

Fail 20 May 2015 75,859 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

wipers operating slowly

Pass 12 May 2014 74,859 miles

slight coolant leak noted at lower radiator hose

Pass 21 May 2013 72,965 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 72,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2012 72,826 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 72,786 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 23 May 2011 72,424 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 72,421 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 72,264 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 72,081 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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NFD 416V is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NFD 416V, 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 NFD 416V registered?

NFD 416V is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 4 June 1980.

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The MOT history for NFD 416V shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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