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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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
engine oil leaks
signs of rust around upper wishbone front bush indicating wear, non detected.
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
offside front wheel bearing slightly nosiey.
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
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)
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)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
How Reliable is the Triumph TR5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was WGJ 498G registered?
WGJ 498G is a 1981 Triumph TR5, first registered on 1 June 1981.
Is WGJ 498G safe to buy?
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