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TML 704F

1968 Triumph TR5

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,921 mi
Last recorded81,921 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1968 Triumph TR536,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTML 704F
MakeTriumph
ModelTR5
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 81,921 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 80,325 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 79,116 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 79,099 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 77,686 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 77,686 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 76,588 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 75,989 miles

Nearside Front slight play in inner track rod arm

Pass 9 Aug 2014 75,951 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 75,887 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 75,771 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear parking brake recorded a slightly low reading

Pass 12 Aug 2011 75,524 miles

rear brakes little uneven on rbt

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 20 Aug 2010 75,300 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 74,758 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 74,551 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 74,326 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 74,102 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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TML 704F is a 1968 Triumph TR5 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TML 704F, 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 TML 704F registered?

TML 704F is a 1968 Triumph TR5, first registered on 2 July 1968.

Is TML 704F safe to buy?

The MOT history for TML 704F shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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