MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
o/s front brake/stearing uj/n/s front tyre/
How Reliable is the Triumph TR7 Convertible?
Based on 1,243 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VGG 153W is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VGG 153W, 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 VGG 153W registered?
VGG 153W is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 17 June 1981.
Is VGG 153W safe to buy?
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