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RWD 725G

1968 Triumph TR5

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

14,044 mi
Last recorded14,044 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1968 Triumph TR536,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWD 725G
MakeTriumph
ModelTR5
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 14,044 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 13,974 miles

Indicator switch faulty does not hold up in the left hand position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 13,840 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 13,764 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 13,713 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 13,323 miles

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 13,069 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 12,657 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 11,590 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 10,097 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 9,418 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 9,418 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 7,086 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable Slightly bent (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 4,893 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 4,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 3,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 3,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 419 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 98,758 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 98,758 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 93,621 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 90,049 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 89,836 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 89,345 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 88,860 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 87,830 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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RWD 725G is a 1968 Triumph TR5 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RWD 725G, 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 RWD 725G registered?

RWD 725G is a 1968 Triumph TR5, first registered on 6 August 1968.

Is RWD 725G safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWD 725G shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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