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LNA 888G

1968 Triumph TR5

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

69,544 mi
Last recorded69,544 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1968 Triumph TR536,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNA 888G
MakeTriumph
ModelTR5
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 69,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower play in lower trunnion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower play in lower trunnion

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 68,057 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 67,681 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 67,122 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 65,914 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 64,826 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 63,604 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 63,429 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 62,156 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2013 62,133 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 690,948 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 60,058 miles

slight corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Fail 4 Jun 2011 60,058 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

slight corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Pass 3 Jun 2010 56,888 miles

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

slight noise coming fromnearside front wheel

Pass 20 May 2009 54,751 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

slight sisdeplay from handbrake lever.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 52,152 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 50,667 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 48,043 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 45,554 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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LNA 888G is a 1968 Triumph TR5 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LNA 888G, 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 LNA 888G registered?

LNA 888G is a 1968 Triumph TR5, first registered on 26 August 1968.

Is LNA 888G safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNA 888G shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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