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UPB 4F

1968 Triumph TR5

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

57,619 mi
Last recorded57,619 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 1968 Triumph TR536,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPB 4F
MakeTriumph
ModelTR5
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 57,619 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 57,581 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 57,173 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 55,746 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 54,463 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,506 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 51,259 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 50,269 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 49,355 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 48,804 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2007 48,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 48,369 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 46,030 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

horn intermittant

Pass 15 Oct 2005 45,377 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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UPB 4F is a 1968 Triumph TR5 in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 UPB 4F, 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 UPB 4F registered?

UPB 4F is a 1968 Triumph TR5, first registered on 15 March 1968.

Is UPB 4F safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPB 4F shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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