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BRC 436

1950 Triumph TR5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,381 mi
Last recorded88,381 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRC 436
MakeTriumph
ModelTR5
Year1950
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 88,381 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 88,329 miles

Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 88,329 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 88,264 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 88,021 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 87,504 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 87,299 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 87,164 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 86,885 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 86,861 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 86,854 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the Triumph TR5?

Based on 6,838 MOT tests across 716 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
437
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 114
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 82
Horn not working 80
Stop lamp not working 78
brake binding 63
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BRC 436 is a 1950 Triumph TR5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

The most common reason a Triumph TR5 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BRC 436, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR5 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 76 years old, this Triumph TR5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BRC 436 registered?

BRC 436 is a 1950 Triumph TR5, first registered on 4 March 1950.

Is BRC 436 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRC 436 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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