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XGK 890W

1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

62,984 mi
Last recorded62,984 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2006
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible63,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGK 890W
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2006 62,984 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 62,980 miles

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 62,976 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate faded. †

o/s/r exhaust very close to fuel pump.

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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XGK 890W is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 XGK 890W, 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 XGK 890W registered?

XGK 890W is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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The MOT history for XGK 890W shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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