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SJO 451X

1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Yellow Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,162 mi
Last recorded24,162 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible63,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJO 451X
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 24,162 miles

rear springs,underside,inner wings all rusting.boot split on n/s track control arm.discs rusting.

Fail 2 Oct 2008 24,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

rear springs,underside,inner wings all rusting.boot split on n/s track control arm.discs rusting.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 24,162 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 24,162 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine misfiring

hole in nearside sill panel at front, outside prescribed area

play in steering rack

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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SJO 451X is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Yellow with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SJO 451X, 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 SJO 451X registered?

SJO 451X is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 10 August 1981.

Is SJO 451X safe to buy?

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