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UBJ 432X

1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,084 mi
Last recorded18,084 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible63,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBJ 432X
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 18,084 miles

boot floor rusted

front baulkhead rusted

lower steering column bush worn

nearside door outer surface rusted

nearside front floor rusted

nearside front inner wheel arch rusted

nearside front oter wheel arch rusted

offside front floor rusted

offside rear inner wheel arch rusted

rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 15 Apr 2009 18,049 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

boot floor rusted

front baulkhead rusted

lower steering column bush worn

nearside door outer surface rusted

nearside front floor rusted

nearside front inner wheel arch rusted

nearside front oter wheel arch rusted

offside front floor rusted

offside rear inner wheel arch rusted

rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 25 Mar 2008 16,066 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front inner wheel arch rusted

nearside front outer wing rusted

offside and nearside front top suspension mount areas rusted

offside and nearside wiper arms worn

offside boot floor rusted

offside front floor rusted

offside rear inner wing rusted

Fail 25 Mar 2008 16,066 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front inner wheel arch rusted

nearside front outer wing rusted

offside and nearside front top suspension mount areas rusted

offside and nearside wiper arms worn

offside boot floor rusted

offside front floor rusted

offside rear inner wing rusted

Pass 20 Apr 2007 15,066 miles

park brake effort low

Fail 28 Mar 2007 15,044 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front wheel arch rusted

offside and nearside boot floor rusted

offside front floor rusted

Pass 4 Apr 2006 13,365 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 13,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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UBJ 432X is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 UBJ 432X, 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 UBJ 432X registered?

UBJ 432X is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 7 August 1981.

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