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KEB 887G

1968 Triumph TR5

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,056 mi
Last recorded91,056 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1968 Triumph TR536,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEB 887G
MakeTriumph
ModelTR5
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 91,056 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 90,947 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 90,468 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 90,256 miles

bottom water hose leaking

Pass 29 Mar 2018 90,018 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 89,856 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 89,695 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 89,331 miles

slight coolant leak from bottom hose to radiator connection

some play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 25 Mar 2015 89,328 miles

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

slight coolant leak from bottom hose to radiator connection

some play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Apr 2014 89,042 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 88,782 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 88,782 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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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KEB 887G is a 1968 Triumph TR5 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KEB 887G, 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.

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What year was KEB 887G registered?

KEB 887G is a 1968 Triumph TR5, first registered on 18 August 1968.

Is KEB 887G safe to buy?

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