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PRX 640F

1968 Triumph TR5

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,743 mi
Last recorded43,743 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1968 Triumph TR536,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRX 640F
MakeTriumph
ModelTR5
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 43,743 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 42,536 miles

advise slight play in nsr and osr hub assembles

Pass 25 Apr 2015 41,679 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 10,591 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 41,956 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 40,325 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 35,193 miles

light contact has been made to body o/s/r tyre

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

both rear driveshafts loose at differential

Pass 6 Jun 2009 33,682 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 31,951 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 31,951 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 10,406 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 6,986 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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PRX 640F is a 1968 Triumph TR5 in Green 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 PRX 640F, 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 PRX 640F registered?

PRX 640F is a 1968 Triumph TR5, first registered on 13 March 1968.

Is PRX 640F safe to buy?

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