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MRY 555F

1968 Triumph TR5

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,196 mi
Last recorded26,196 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1968 Triumph TR536,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRY 555F
MakeTriumph
ModelTR5
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 26,196 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 26,162 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 26,124 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 26,112 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 26,040 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 26,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

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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MRY 555F is a 1968 Triumph TR5 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MRY 555F, 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 MRY 555F registered?

MRY 555F is a 1968 Triumph TR5, first registered on 8 February 1968.

Is MRY 555F safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRY 555F shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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