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TBW 712X

1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,561 mi
Last recorded33,561 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible63,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBW 712X
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 33,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 31,135 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 30,850 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 28,439 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 27,458 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 27,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 24,588 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 24,588 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 24,107 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 24,107 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 23,795 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 23,795 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2007 23,671 miles

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

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

near side front inner wing slight corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2006 23,141 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 23,134 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

battery insecure

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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TBW 712X is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TBW 712X, 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 TBW 712X registered?

TBW 712X is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 15 September 1981.

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The MOT history for TBW 712X shows 15 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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