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VPG 587G

1968 Triumph TR5

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,968 mi
Last recorded60,968 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1968 Triumph TR536,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPG 587G
MakeTriumph
ModelTR5
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 60,968 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 60,963 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 60,960 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 60,885 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 60,885 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 60,789 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 60,600 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 60,388 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 60,172 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 59,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 59,778 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 59,525 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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VPG 587G is a 1968 Triumph TR5 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VPG 587G, 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 VPG 587G registered?

VPG 587G is a 1968 Triumph TR5, first registered on 13 August 1968.

Is VPG 587G safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPG 587G shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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