1968 Triumph TR5 2.5L Petrol · HHW 162G
1968 Triumph TR5 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Aug 1968. Recorded mileage 4,681 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- TRIUMPH TR5
- Year / Origin
- 1968 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 4,681 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HHW 162G Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 4,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HHW 162G MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1968 Triumph Tr5 (HHW 162G) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
HHW 162G Mileage History
- 23/05/20233,989 mi
- 21/05/20244,060 mi+71 mi
- 12/05/20254,144 mi+84 mi
- 21/05/20264,657 mi+513 mi
- 28/05/20264,681 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 230 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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