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VVV 132W

1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,898 mi
Last recorded75,898 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible63,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVV 132W
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 75,898 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2019 74,212 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2019 74,207 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2018 73,292 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged both sides (ground) (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2018 73,290 miles

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

Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged both sides (ground) (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2017 72,570 miles

Central exhaust mountings poor

Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged both sides ground (4.2.A.1a)

emissions slow to pass

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2016 71,539 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 71,267 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

emissions slow to pass

Pass 15 May 2014 69,825 miles

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

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

wiring poor

Pass 30 May 2013 68,118 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 68,115 miles

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

emissions out of limits most of the time / need attention

Fail 20 Apr 2011 68,113 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2010 68,099 miles

both wipers blade shoul be replaced.

bothside front wheel bearing small amount of play.

bothside head lamps poor light output.

bothside rear wheel bearing small amount of play.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 67,749 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 67,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 67,322 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 67,301 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2006 66,880 miles

origanl vt 32 still applies

Fail 13 Apr 2006 66,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

hole in n/s/f inner wheel arch

oil leak

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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VVV 132W is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 VVV 132W, 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 VVV 132W registered?

VVV 132W is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 26 February 1981.

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