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TR 541

1968 Triumph TR5

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,780 mi
Last recorded34,780 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1968 Triumph TR536,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTR 541
MakeTriumph
ModelTR5
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 34,780 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 34,457 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 34,456 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel injection pump leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2023 33,783 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 33,782 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 33,502 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 33,438 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Apr 2021 32,363 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 32,363 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 31,500 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 30,289 miles

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

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

Offside side repeater not working

Pass 14 Jun 2017 30,205 miles

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

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

Offside side repeator not working

Pass 5 Apr 2016 29,344 miles

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

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

Offside side repeater not working.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 28,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 28,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 25,743 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

oil leaks on engine, transmission & differential

play in steering rack (both sides inner joints)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering column top bush/bearing

steering coupling fouling a heater hose under bonnet

Fail 7 Mar 2013 25,743 miles

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

oil leaks on engine, transmission & differential

play in steering rack (both sides inner joints)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering column top bush/bearing

steering coupling fouling a heater hose under bonnet

Pass 5 Apr 2012 25,561 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 25,324 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 24,753 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,748 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 23,206 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 22,640 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 21,334 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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TR 541 is a 1968 Triumph TR5 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1968 Triumph TR5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 36,892 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 TR 541, 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 58 years old, this Triumph TR5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TR 541 registered?

TR 541 is a 1968 Triumph TR5, first registered on 26 January 1968.

Is TR 541 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TR 541 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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