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HFO 351

1995 Triumph 5TA

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,601 mi
Last recorded5,601 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFO 351
MakeTriumph
Model5TA
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 5,601 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 5,601 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 5,545 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2008 5,466 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 5,435 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Triumph 5TA?

Based on 1,474 MOT tests across 306 vehicles.

91.7%
Pass Rate
128
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
306
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 4
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HFO 351 is a 1995 Triumph 5TA in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Triumph 5TA fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HFO 351, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph 5TA typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 31 years old, this Triumph 5TA is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HFO 351 registered?

HFO 351 is a 1995 Triumph 5TA, first registered on 7 March 1995.

Is HFO 351 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFO 351 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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