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SBY 988W

1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,377 mi
Last recorded79,377 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible63,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBY 988W
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 79,377 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 79,377 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 78,859 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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SBY 988W is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SBY 988W, 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 SBY 988W registered?

SBY 988W is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 27 April 1981.

Is SBY 988W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBY 988W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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