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KON 899W

1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,944 mi
Last recorded95,944 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible63,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKON 899W
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 95,944 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 95,937 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 95,933 miles
Pass 25 May 2020 95,933 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 95,112 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 95,306 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 95,027 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 95,007 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front and rear underside of vehicle as slight corrosion.

o/s n/s underside of vehicle slight corrosion.

Fail 16 Aug 2010 95,007 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front and rear underside of vehicle as slight corrosion.

o/s n/s underside of vehicle slight corrosion.

Pass 26 Jul 2008 94,904 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 94,904 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 899W is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 899W, 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 899W is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 2 July 1981.

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