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UYT 240F

1979 Triumph TR5

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,749 mi
Last recorded62,749 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYT 240F
MakeTriumph
ModelTR5
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 62,749 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

nearside front tyre is wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2024 60,641 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 58,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 57,853 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 56,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 55,090 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 55,090 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 54,401 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 53,146 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 51,738 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 50,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside side indicator lense missing

Pass 23 Oct 2015 48,726 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 15 Oct 2015 148,686 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner. (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 47,330 miles

indicator boss slightly worn on column.

n/s/f steering track rod slightly wearing.

o/s wiper blade rivets wearing.

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly worn.

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 46,367 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 45,039 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 45,039 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 43,805 miles

slight play in steering rack n/s, but serviceable.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 42,439 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 40,685 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 39,141 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 37,289 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 34,938 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 34,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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UYT 240F is a 1979 Triumph TR5 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UYT 240F, 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.

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What year was UYT 240F registered?

UYT 240F is a 1979 Triumph TR5, first registered on 10 April 1979.

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The MOT history for UYT 240F 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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