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YRF 597Y

1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,886 mi
Last recorded39,886 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible71,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRF 597Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7 Convertible
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 39,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

lower steering column bush has play

vehicle heavily under-sealed

Fail 17 Jul 2020 39,866 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All other pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Front body flitch corroded

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Under body heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Jul 2019 39,206 miles

Central Front Front body flitch corroded

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Front body flitch corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Front body flitch corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2009 39,081 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 38,895 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 38,396 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 37,715 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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YRF 597Y is a 1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YRF 597Y, 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 YRF 597Y registered?

YRF 597Y is a 1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible, first registered on 17 August 1982.

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The MOT history for YRF 597Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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