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YNO 231X

1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,245 mi
Last recorded47,245 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible63,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNO 231X
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2008 47,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

battery area rusty and weak

both inner sills rusty and weak

brake servo area rusty and weak

floor pans rusty and weak outside prescribed area

front cross member rusty/weak and corroded outside prescribed area

inside boot floor rusty and weak

nearsided front inner arch rusty and weak

offside front inner arch rusty/weak and corroded outside prescribed area

slight play in both side of steering

under bonnet rusty and weak

underside heavily patched repaired

underside heavily undersield

underside rusty and weak

Fail 26 Mar 2008 47,245 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

battery area rusty and weak

both inner sills rusty and weak

brake servo area rusty and weak

floor pans rusty and weak outside prescribed area

front cross member rusty/weak and corroded outside prescribed area

inside boot floor rusty and weak

nearsided front inner arch rusty and weak

offside front inner arch rusty/weak and corroded outside prescribed area

slight play in both side of steering

under bonnet rusty and weak

underside heavily patched repaired

underside heavily undersield

underside rusty and weak

Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,256 miles

brake pedal rusty

extensive patch repairs on underside

underside rusty and weak in places

Fail 12 May 2006 42,168 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

1 centre exhaust rubber splitting

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

extensive patch repairs on underside

slight play in o/s of steering rack

underside rusty and weak in places

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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YNO 231X is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YNO 231X, 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 YNO 231X registered?

YNO 231X is a 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 24 August 1981.

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