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OGB 909F

1979 Triumph TR5

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,883 mi
Last recorded58,883 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGB 909F
MakeTriumph
ModelTR5
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 58,883 miles

under car freshly under sealed

Fail 25 Aug 2021 58,883 miles

under car freshly under sealed

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 58,833 miles

advise vehicle underside back to front of car is covered in fresh new shiny underseal.

Pass 16 Sep 2019 58,795 miles

fresh under seal on chassis and suspension

Pass 31 Aug 2018 58,722 miles

car chassis heavily under sealed

Pass 1 Sep 2017 58,599 miles

advise vehicle is heavily covered in underseal from back to front of vehicle makes corrosion assesment very hard to do

Fail 15 Aug 2017 58,552 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

car freshly undersealed

wiper blades streaky

Pass 8 Sep 2016 58,462 miles

car under sealed

Pass 27 Aug 2015 58,437 miles

car is under sealed

main beam switch sticks occasionally

n/s/r brake binding slightly

previous welding repairs have been carried out

Pass 21 Aug 2014 58,419 miles

car chassis undersealed

n/s/r brake binding slightly

previous welding repairs have been carried out

Pass 15 Aug 2013 58,299 miles

car has had welding repairs previously and is freshly under sealed

washers weak

Pass 21 Aug 2012 58,261 miles

car had previous welding repairs and is all undersealed

n/s mirror slightly loose

rear brakes binding slightly

washers weak

Pass 11 Aug 2011 58,250 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

underseal covering chassis, suspension components and brake pipes

Fail 11 Aug 2011 58,250 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

underseal covering chassis, suspension components and brake pipes

Pass 25 Aug 2010 58,206 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 58,126 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 58,046 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 58,003 miles

ADVISE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED IN LARGE AMOUNTS OF UNDERSEAL PAINT AND WAXOYL MAKING CORROSION ASSESSMENT

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 57,977 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 57,953 miles

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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OGB 909F is a 1979 Triumph TR5 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OGB 909F, 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 47 years old, this Triumph TR5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OGB 909F?

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What year was OGB 909F registered?

OGB 909F is a 1979 Triumph TR5, first registered on 6 July 1979.

Is OGB 909F safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGB 909F shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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