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YFC 278X

1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,567 mi
Last recorded67,567 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible71,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFC 278X
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 May 2008 67,567 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

battery insecure

many plates welded to rear floor area

n/s handbrake partially siezed

underbonnet fuel smell (no fault found)

Pass 9 May 2007 67,504 miles

alot of welding repairs been carried out

battery insecure

both front wheel arches poor

fuel pipes corroded

hazard lights flashing on limit

n/s/ outer door sill corroded on limit

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded on limit

rear brakes close to limit

rear tyres perished

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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YFC 278X is a 1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YFC 278X, 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 YFC 278X registered?

YFC 278X is a 1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 26 July 1982.

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