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PFO 189

1996 Triumph 5TA

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

5,490 mi
Last recorded5,490 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFO 189
MakeTriumph
Model5TA
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 5,490 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 8 May 2017 5,490 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 11 May 2016 5,423 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 5,421 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 5,366 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 5,319 miles

rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 May 2013 5,231 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 5,028 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 4,697 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 4,697 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 May 2010 3,093 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 2,925 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 2,767 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 2,407 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph 5TA?

Based on 1,474 MOT tests across 306 vehicles.

91.7%
Pass Rate
128
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
306
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 4
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PFO 189 is a 1996 Triumph 5TA in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

The most common reason a Triumph 5TA fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PFO 189, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph 5TA typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 30 years old, this Triumph 5TA is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PFO 189 registered?

PFO 189 is a 1996 Triumph 5TA, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is PFO 189 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFO 189 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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