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XBY 181F

1990 Triumph TR5

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,422 mi
Last recorded66,422 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBY 181F
MakeTriumph
ModelTR5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 66,422 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 65,880 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 65,086 miles

slight leak o/s rear shock absorber

Pass 1 Dec 2014 64,620 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 64,614 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2013 64,092 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 62,599 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 58,981 miles

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

cuts across tread nearside front tyre

handbrake travel

passenger seat removed time of test

Fail 6 Jul 2010 58,980 miles

Brake stationary pin locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

handbrake travel

passenger seat removed time of test

Pass 9 Feb 2009 58,422 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 53,702 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 52,089 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear screen not fitted correctly on offside

Pass 13 Mar 2006 46,230 miles

clutch slave cylinder leaking. †n/s/rear anti-rollbar link pi n bushes worn

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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XBY 181F is a 1990 Triumph TR5 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XBY 181F, 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 XBY 181F registered?

XBY 181F is a 1990 Triumph TR5, first registered on 6 September 1990.

Is XBY 181F safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBY 181F shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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