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KON 880W

1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,074 mi
Last recorded64,074 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible63,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKON 880W
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 64,074 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 64,062 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 63,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked (2.4.E.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked (2.4.E.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 63,643 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 62,328 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 55,700 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 55,700 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 54,331 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 54,331 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 54,305 miles

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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KON 880W is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KON 880W, 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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KON 880W is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 2 July 1981.

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