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YUY 474W

1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,810 mi
Last recorded78,810 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible49,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUY 474W
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 78,810 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 78,367 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 78,367 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 77,914 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 77,908 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 76,942 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 76,942 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 76,702 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 76,702 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2013 75,863 miles

wipers are slow in operation

Fail 14 May 2013 75,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both track rod ends are very close to roll bar on full lock

wipers are slow in operation

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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YUY 474W is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 49,432 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 YUY 474W, 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 46 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 YUY 474W registered?

YUY 474W is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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