MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,086 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
N/s/f sill corroded through
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
intermitent fault indicators
slight play detected at steering tie rods
tyres slightly perished
Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight play detected at steering tie rods
tyres slightly perished
How Reliable is the Triumph TR7 Convertible?
Based on 1,243 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VAR 552W is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 63,488 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 VAR 552W, 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 45 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 VAR 552W registered?
VAR 552W is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 12 June 1981.
Is VAR 552W safe to buy?
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