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FDE 149W

1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,299 mi
Last recorded24,299 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible63,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDE 149W
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 24,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 24,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 23,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 23,086 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 20,991 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2016 20,991 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2015 20,346 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/s/r vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which does not adversely affect braking or steering

Fail 26 Jun 2015 20,346 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/s/r vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which does not adversely affect braking or steering

Pass 30 Jun 2014 19,848 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s and o/s front coil springs not sitting correctly when vehicle jacked up

Pass 1 Jul 2013 18,230 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2013 18,230 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2012 17,546 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 16,797 miles

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 16,000 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 15,999 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2009 15,296 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2009 15,296 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2008 14,413 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

engine oil leak. o/s/r lower inner wing holed.

Pass 30 Jun 2007 12,863 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2006 9,392 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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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FDE 149W is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 FDE 149W, 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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FDE 149W is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 18 May 1981.

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