MOT Status
ValidMileage
35,685 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak bottom hose ()
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip area B (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt all (2.4.G.4c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
movement on rear nearside hub needs to be checked.
rear axle mounting rubbers badly worn.
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Triumph TR5?
Based on 6,838 MOT tests across 716 vehicles.
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XGT 878G is a 1969 Triumph TR5 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1969 Triumph TR5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 26,187 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 XGT 878G, 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 57 years old, this Triumph TR5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XGT 878G registered?
XGT 878G is a 1969 Triumph TR5, first registered on 14 January 1969.
Is XGT 878G safe to buy?
The MOT history for XGT 878G shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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