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WEU 214L

1993 Triumph TR5

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

8,456 mi
Last recorded8,456 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEU 214L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 8,456 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 8,456 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 7,337 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 7,337 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 5,963 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering right lock between tank and fork tube (2.1.2a)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 5,963 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering right lock between tank and fork tube (2.1.2a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 5,954 miles

Number plate cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2012 4,719 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 4,719 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 4,230 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 4,180 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 25 May 2007 4,003 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 25 May 2007 4,003 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 35,102 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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WEU 214L is a 1993 Triumph TR5 in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WEU 214L, 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 33 years old, this Triumph TR5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WEU 214L registered?

WEU 214L is a 1993 Triumph TR5, first registered on 14 June 1993.

Is WEU 214L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEU 214L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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