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HRO 704G

1969 Triumph TR5

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,401 mi
Last recorded12,401 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1969 Triumph TR526,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRO 704G
MakeTriumph
ModelTR5
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 12,401 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 11,804 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 11,330 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 11,223 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 11,213 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low both lights (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2015 10,937 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 10,517 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 10,514 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 10,271 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 10,263 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 9,473 miles

oil leak

rear brakes slightly out of balance

tyres wearinig on edges

Fail 29 Sep 2011 9,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

oil leak

rear brakes slightly out of balance

tyres wearinig on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2010 9,385 miles

engine oil leak

rear axle oil leak

slight play to pedal bushs

Pass 28 Sep 2009 8,914 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 8,474 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 7,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 7,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 7,437 miles

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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HRO 704G is a 1969 Triumph TR5 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1969 Triumph TR5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 26,187 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 HRO 704G, 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 57 years old, this Triumph TR5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HRO 704G registered?

HRO 704G is a 1969 Triumph TR5, first registered on 10 March 1969.

Is HRO 704G safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRO 704G shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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