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POS 533W

1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,967 mi
Last recorded70,967 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible49,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOS 533W
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2008 70,967 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2007 70,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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POS 533W is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 POS 533W, 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 POS 533W registered?

POS 533W is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 3 September 1980.

Is POS 533W safe to buy?

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