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VGN 9F

1968 Triumph TR5

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,474 mi
Last recorded88,474 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1968 Triumph TR536,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGN 9F
MakeTriumph
ModelTR5
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2024 88,474 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 88,270 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 87,878 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 87,613 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 87,166 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 86,801 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 86,354 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 86,068 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 85,823 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 85,498 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 85,257 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 84,855 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 84,448 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 83,066 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 82,348 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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VGN 9F is a 1968 Triumph TR5 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VGN 9F, 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 VGN 9F registered?

VGN 9F is a 1968 Triumph TR5, first registered on 14 June 1968.

Is VGN 9F safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGN 9F shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VGN 9F have outstanding finance?

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