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MOT reliability

Triumph Tr7 convertible auto

68 vehicles · 6 completed MOT tests analysed
50%
MOT pass rate

Based on 68 Triumph Tr7 convertible auto vehicles and 6 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Tr7 convertible auto has an overall 50% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 77,750 miles.

68
Vehicles
6
MOT tests
156
Avg miles / year
2.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Triumph Tr7 convertible auto problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph Tr7 convertible auto MOT tests:

  • Other88%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%

Triumph Tr7 convertible auto pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (67), Other (1)

Most common Triumph Tr7 convertible auto MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Tr7 convertible auto MOT tests:

  1. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
  2. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (1 times)
  3. Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
  4. Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) (1 times)
  5. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  6. Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) (1 times)
  7. Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (1 times)
  8. Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) (1 times)
  9. Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
  10. All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d) (1 times)
  13. Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
  14. Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
  15. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)

Triumph Tr7 convertible auto pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1980 1 6 50% 77,750

Triumph Tr7 convertible auto reliability FAQ

Across 68 Triumph Tr7 convertible auto vehicles in our MOT data, 50% pass the MOT (a 50% failure rate), with about 2.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Triumph Tr7 convertible auto MOT issues are: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a); Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b).

The typical Triumph Tr7 convertible auto in our data has covered around 77,750 miles.

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