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TFR 975J

1971 Triumph TR5

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,248 mi
Last recorded34,248 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR533,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFR 975J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR5
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 34,248 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 33,814 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 33,748 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 33,748 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 33,732 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 33,531 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 33,058 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 51,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 51,599 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 31,232 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 30,543 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 29,495 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 28,694 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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TFR 975J is a 1971 Triumph TR5 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TFR 975J, 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 TFR 975J registered?

TFR 975J is a 1971 Triumph TR5, first registered on 6 April 1971.

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The MOT history for TFR 975J shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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