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BVM 488Y

1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,777 mi
Last recorded77,777 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible71,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVM 488Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 77,777 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general repairs covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 77,777 miles

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general repairs covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 77,038 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring around the engine bay area (4.11 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath of vehicle has many repairs, protected with under seal . (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 77,038 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint insecure middle coupling fixing bolt loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad retaining device broken (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring around the engine bay area (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath of vehicle has many repairs, protected with under seal . (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2012 76,169 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 74,140 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 74,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 70,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

corrosion starting in nsf/osf suspension turrets.

engine emissions just in.

hazard lights just about working,horn just about working

Pass 26 Mar 2009 68,174 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 20,149 miles

Nearside rear handbrake performance slightly low.

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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BVM 488Y is a 1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BVM 488Y, 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 BVM 488Y registered?

BVM 488Y is a 1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 20 September 1982.

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