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RRS 429X

1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

96,357 mi
Last recorded96,357 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2006
Typical for 1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible71,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRS 429X
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2006 96,357 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 95,216 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 95,216 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

extensive welding has been carried out to satisfactory standard across all areas of vehicle

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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RRS 429X is a 1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 71,183 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 RRS 429X, 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 44 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 RRS 429X registered?

RRS 429X is a 1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 7 January 1982.

Is RRS 429X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRS 429X shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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