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VAW 51

1970 Triumph TR5

Orange Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,560 mi
Last recorded28,560 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAW 51
MakeTriumph
ModelTR5
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2018 28,560 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 28,556 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 27,673 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 26,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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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VAW 51 is a 1970 Triumph TR5 in Orange with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VAW 51, 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 56 years old, this Triumph TR5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VAW 51 registered?

VAW 51 is a 1970 Triumph TR5, first registered on 23 July 1970.

Is VAW 51 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAW 51 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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