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WGJ 498G

1981 Triumph TR5

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

18,065 mi
Last recorded18,065 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGJ 498G
MakeTriumph
ModelTR5
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 18,065 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 18,065 miles

Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe chafing catching water hose (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 11,096 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 4,001 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 97,062 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 90,254 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 86,641 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 86,618 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 79,334 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 74,451 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 69,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 64,362 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 64,362 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 60,865 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 57,122 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear gaiter on drive shaft perishing.

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2012 54,803 miles

engine oil leaks

signs of rust around upper wishbone front bush indicating wear, non detected.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 51,840 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front wheel bearing slightly nosiey.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 47,764 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2008 41,649 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 35,392 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 31,820 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 31,820 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 25,484 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 25,484 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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WGJ 498G is a 1981 Triumph TR5 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WGJ 498G, 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 45 years old, this Triumph TR5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WGJ 498G is a 1981 Triumph TR5, first registered on 1 June 1981.

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