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SRY 545G

1978 Triumph TR5

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,269 mi
Last recorded17,269 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRY 545G
MakeTriumph
ModelTR5
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 17,269 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 16,980 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 16,980 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 16,721 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 16,643 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 16,605 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 16,485 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 16,228 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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SRY 545G is a 1978 Triumph TR5 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SRY 545G, 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 48 years old, this Triumph TR5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SRY 545G registered?

SRY 545G is a 1978 Triumph TR5, first registered on 16 May 1978.

Is SRY 545G safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRY 545G shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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