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BOU 72K

1971 Triumph TR5

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

444 mi
Last recorded444 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR533,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOU 72K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR5
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 444 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 441 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 379 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 236 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 196 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 112 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 35 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 2 miles

Nearside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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BOU 72K is a 1971 Triumph TR5 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1971 Triumph TR5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 33,814 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 BOU 72K, 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 55 years old, this Triumph TR5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BOU 72K registered?

BOU 72K is a 1971 Triumph TR5, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is BOU 72K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOU 72K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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