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FAE 846W

1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

84,398 mi
Last recorded84,398 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2006
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible63,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAE 846W
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2006 84,398 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 84,398 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 7 Jul 2006 84,598 miles

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

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

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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FAE 846W is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 FAE 846W, 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 FAE 846W registered?

FAE 846W is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 31 March 1981.

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