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KVR 162G

1996 Triumph TR5

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,695 mi
Last recorded6,695 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVR 162G
MakeTriumph
ModelTR5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 6,695 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 5,019 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 1,971 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 257 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 42,403 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 40,726 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 40,434 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column rubbing against coolant hose.

Fail 31 Mar 2017 40,423 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column rubbing against coolant hose.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 40,330 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 40,330 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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KVR 162G is a 1996 Triumph TR5 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KVR 162G, 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 30 years old, this Triumph TR5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KVR 162G registered?

KVR 162G is a 1996 Triumph TR5, first registered on 26 June 1996.

Is KVR 162G safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVR 162G shows 10 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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