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CHK 740G

1968 Triumph TR5

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

2,456 mi
Last recorded2,456 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 1968 Triumph TR536,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHK 740G
MakeTriumph
ModelTR5
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 2,456 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 587 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 587 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill behind wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 98,644 miles

Park brake just met efficiency 16 %.

Service brake just met efficiency.

Pass 29 Jun 2016 97,143 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 97,138 miles

Front Side repeater not working Both (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 96,991 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 96,459 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 95,389 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 94,119 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 92,556 miles

offside rear tyre worn smooth

slight fault with horn

Pass 1 Jul 2010 91,475 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 90,995 miles

knock o/s/r suspension

Fail 17 Jul 2009 90,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

knock o/s/r suspension

Pass 16 Jul 2008 90,081 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 88,998 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 88,041 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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CHK 740G is a 1968 Triumph TR5 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1968 Triumph TR5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 36,892 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 TR5 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CHK 740G, 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 58 years old, this Triumph TR5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CHK 740G registered?

CHK 740G is a 1968 Triumph TR5, first registered on 11 November 1968.

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