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HCK 466W

1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,340 mi
Last recorded49,340 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible63,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCK 466W
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 49,340 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 49,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint boot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coolant light on

Fail 16 Nov 2017 49,308 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint boot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill corrosion (6.1.B.2)

auxiliary belt damaged

coolant light on

engine mounting bracket not fully secure both engine mountings (6.1.D.1b)

steering column movement

Pass 6 Sep 2007 49,075 miles

surface corrosion underside of vehicle !!!!!

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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HCK 466W is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 HCK 466W, 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 HCK 466W registered?

HCK 466W is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 12 March 1981.

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