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DHD 470Y

1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Gold Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,476 mi
Last recorded63,476 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible63,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHD 470Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 63,476 miles

slight play in nearside and offside inner steering joints

Fail 28 Feb 2008 63,476 miles

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

slight play in nearside and offside inner steering joints

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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DHD 470Y is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Gold with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 63,488 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 DHD 470Y, 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 45 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 DHD 470Y registered?

DHD 470Y is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is DHD 470Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHD 470Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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