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VHN 56F

1990 Triumph TR5

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

20,311 mi
Last recorded20,311 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHN 56F
MakeTriumph
ModelTR5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 20,311 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 20,104 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 20,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on wear limit mot standard only (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 19,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2014 19,369 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 18,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 18,221 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 17,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 16,952 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 16,138 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2008 15,714 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 12,447 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 12,399 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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VHN 56F is a 1990 Triumph TR5 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VHN 56F, 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 36 years old, this Triumph TR5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VHN 56F registered?

VHN 56F is a 1990 Triumph TR5, first registered on 12 June 1990.

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The MOT history for VHN 56F shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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