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EHO 10W

1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,797 mi
Last recorded40,797 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible49,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHO 10W
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 40,797 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

nearside front floor corroded & holed outside of prescribed area.

Fail 23 Jul 2019 40,797 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

nearside front floor corroded & holed outside of prescribed area.

Fail 27 Jun 2019 40,797 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front floorpan corroded & holed.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 39,278 miles

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering joint

Steering wheel wooden cover worn

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 23 Jun 2017 37,509 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately top of chassie (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened near front bush (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak engine ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

steering wheel wood cover loose

Pass 24 Jun 2016 34,488 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 34,424 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 33,311 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 32,382 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 32,381 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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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EHO 10W is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EHO 10W, 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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EHO 10W is a 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 17 September 1980.

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