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XRT 651X

1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,648 mi
Last recorded79,648 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible71,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRT 651X
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 79,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 79,684 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 79,214 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 79,213 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 79,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 78,178 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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XRT 651X is a 1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XRT 651X, 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 XRT 651X registered?

XRT 651X is a 1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 10 May 1982.

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