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CYY 478G

2012 Triumph TR5

White Petrol 2423cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,325 mi
Last recorded80,325 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYY 478G
MakeTriumph
ModelTR5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,423cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 80,325 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 80,324 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 79,328 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 79,256 miles

Both front drop links have slight play

Mechanical fuel pump moist

Offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear diff oil leak

Washer fluid congealed

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2016 79,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Both front drop links have slight play

Mechanical fuel pump moist

Offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear diff oil leak

Washer fluid congealed

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 77,546 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 May 2015 77,546 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 76,871 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 76,866 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 76,866 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare wheel missing at time of test

Vehicle over heated during test, found rad fan switch disconnected

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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CYY 478G is a 2012 Triumph TR5 in White with a 2,423cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CYY 478G, 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 14 years old, this Triumph TR5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CYY 478G is a 2012 Triumph TR5, first registered on 1 July 2012.

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