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PGA 615V

1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

17,583 mi
Last recorded17,583 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible49,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGA 615V
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 17,583 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 17,583 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 17,356 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 17,356 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 16,955 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 16,950 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured footwell (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 16,707 miles

Offside Rear slight roughness detected when rotating roadwheel

Wiper blades leave slight smearing

indicators just flashing above 60 times a minute

speedo illumination just visible

Fail 27 May 2017 16,684 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear slight roughness detected when rotating wheel

parking brake warning light occasionally faulty

speedo illumination just visible

Pass 12 Jun 2015 16,301 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 15,716 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 15,120 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 15,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

wipers and washer poor

Pass 28 Sep 2010 14,304 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 13,504 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 13,504 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 13,269 miles

slight play in then n/s/f tiebar arm / rack and pinion

Fail 2 May 2007 13,242 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

play in the n/s/f steering rack / inner bush

Pass 2 Jun 2006 12,849 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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PGA 615V is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PGA 615V, 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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PGA 615V is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 1 June 1980.

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