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MUF 629F

1992 Triumph TR5

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

31,009 mi
Last recorded31,009 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUF 629F
MakeTriumph
ModelTR5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 31,009 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 30,937 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Off side upper suspension arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 30,936 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Off side upper suspension arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 30,833 miles

Offside Front Upper top arm bush starting to split

Offside Front side light slightly dimmer than n/s

Rear brakes binding slightly

oil leaking onto exhaust from gear box and rear axle

Fail 7 Sep 2017 30,831 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Upper top arm bush starting to split

Offside Front side light slightly dimmer than n/s

Rear brakes binding slightly

oil leaking onto exhaust from gear box and rear axle

Pass 1 Sep 2016 30,518 miles

Nearside Upper bush in upper arm starting to split

Fail 1 Sep 2016 30,518 miles

Nearside Upper bush in upper arm starting to split

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 30,327 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber damp

Offside Front slight play in lower suspension joint

Offside Front track rod dust cover starting perish

Offside Front upper suspension arm bush starting to perish

slight play in steering column bushes

Pass 13 Aug 2014 30,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside front lower suspension trunion joint

slight play in steering column bushes

Pass 9 Sep 2013 29,896 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 29,890 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 29,700 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 29,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 29,462 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 29,009 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 28,623 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 28,385 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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MUF 629F is a 1992 Triumph TR5 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MUF 629F, 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 34 years old, this Triumph TR5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MUF 629F registered?

MUF 629F is a 1992 Triumph TR5, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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