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OWY 919W

1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,917 mi
Last recorded82,917 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible49,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWY 919W
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 82,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 80,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 80,879 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 78,120 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 74,422 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 74,189 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 74,189 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 73,158 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 73,158 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 72,713 miles

AREAS OF THE VEHICLE UNDER BODY STRUCTURE HAVE BEEN REPAIRED BY WELDING. ALL WELDING VISABLE IS TO AN ACCEPTABLE STANDARD.

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

OIL LEAK FROM REAR OF ENGINE LEAKING ONTO EXHAUST

SLIGHT FREE MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT ASSY WITH VEHICLE IN JACKED POSITION.

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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OWY 919W is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OWY 919W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OWY 919W?

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What year was OWY 919W registered?

OWY 919W is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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