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YAC 166X

1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,968 mi
Last recorded102,968 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible71,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAC 166X
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 102,968 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 102,968 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside 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 Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

top and bottom radiator hose perished and leaking

Pass 23 May 2007 100,203 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 100,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 109,972 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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YAC 166X is a 1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YAC 166X, 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 YAC 166X registered?

YAC 166X is a 1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 19 April 1982.

Is YAC 166X safe to buy?

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