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UPM 130X

1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,510 mi
Last recorded80,510 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible63,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPM 130X
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 80,510 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 80,219 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 80,028 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 79,594 miles

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

Offside Front crack on lower 'A' post

Pass 30 Jul 2015 78,455 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 77,528 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 77,528 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 76,803 miles

Off side front lower A post slight corrosion.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 76,321 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Slight crack in off side front lower "A" post.

Pass 13 Aug 2011 75,847 miles

Off side front "A" post lower section is starting to crack.

Pass 10 Jul 2010 75,779 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Slight rusting on off side front "A" post,lower section.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 75,374 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 75,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 75,136 miles

front sill starting to crack on join to door pillar offside

Fail 12 Jun 2008 75,136 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front sill starting to crack on join to door pillar offside

Pass 2 Jun 2007 74,788 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 73,389 miles

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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UPM 130X is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPM 130X, 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 UPM 130X registered?

UPM 130X is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 10 June 1981.

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The MOT history for UPM 130X shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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