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XLP 995X

1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

20,586 mi
Last recorded20,586 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible71,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLP 995X
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 20,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight oil leak

Pass 31 May 2012 20,288 miles

exhaust mount rings showing starting to perish

slight play in rhs inner rack balljoint

Fail 31 May 2012 20,288 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

exhaust mount rings showing starting to perish

slight play in rhs inner rack balljoint

Fail 9 May 2011 20,240 miles

2x chips in windscreen zone A

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

Pass 9 May 2011 20,240 miles

2x chips in windscreen zone A

Pass 27 May 2010 20,134 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 20,134 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2008 19,949 miles

slight coolant loss bottom hose

slight play steering column bushes

Pass 22 May 2007 19,539 miles

radiator leaking at bottom

rear brake hose starting to show signs of age

Fail 1 May 2007 19,518 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 3 May 2006 18,521 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 3 May 2006 18,521 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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XLP 995X is a 1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 71,183 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 XLP 995X, 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 44 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 XLP 995X registered?

XLP 995X is a 1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 14 May 1982.

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