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NFK 255V

1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

61,016 mi
Last recorded61,016 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible49,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFK 255V
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2010 61,016 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 60,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 60,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 60,815 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 60,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 60,534 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Vehicle in a poor state of general repair

vehicle has been extensively welded

Fail 3 Jul 2007 60,530 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front seat belts fouling on high back seats

Fail 28 Feb 2007 60,482 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.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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NFK 255V is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 NFK 255V, 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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NFK 255V is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 21 May 1980.

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