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MIJ 9494

1991 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,765 mi
Last recorded84,765 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIJ 9494
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 84,765 miles

underside corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2026 84,753 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underside corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2016 84,540 miles

Offside Rear indicators slow to operate attention soon

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal attention soon (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 84,528 miles

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

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)

battery poor security attention soon

front to rear + cross axle brake pipes poor security attention soon

fuel lines poor security attention soon

Pass 27 Feb 2009 84,050 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 80,481 miles

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

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

slight corrosion rear chassis rails

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2006 76,696 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 76,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.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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MIJ 9494 is a 1991 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MIJ 9494, 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 35 years old, this Triumph TR7 Convertible is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MIJ 9494 registered?

MIJ 9494 is a 1991 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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