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XHP 297X

1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,985 mi
Last recorded6,985 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible71,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHP 297X
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 6,985 miles

Front no plate cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2018 6,983 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Front no plate cracked

OSR wheel tight to turn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Water leak

Pass 25 May 2011 6,657 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 6,506 miles

lower steering column bush slightly worn

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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XHP 297X is a 1982 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 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 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 XHP 297X, 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 XHP 297X registered?

XHP 297X is a 1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 24 February 1982.

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