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KTF 100F

1971 Triumph TR5

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

3,848 mi
Last recorded3,848 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR533,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTF 100F
MakeTriumph
ModelTR5
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 3,848 miles

Both rear drive shaft spine boots split

Pass 25 Jan 2024 2,781 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 2,727 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 2,062 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 1,949 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 1,306 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 944 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 98,355 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 96,606 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 94,144 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 93,000 miles

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

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

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

front tyres cracked

Fail 23 Apr 2015 93,000 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front tyres cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2014 92,679 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 92,679 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 91,748 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Jun 2011 90,641 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 90,178 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 89,926 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 89,926 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 89,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 88,696 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 88,396 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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KTF 100F is a 1971 Triumph TR5 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KTF 100F, 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 KTF 100F registered?

KTF 100F is a 1971 Triumph TR5, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is KTF 100F safe to buy?

The MOT history for KTF 100F shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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