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Triumph TR5

Blue · Petrol · 1968 · 2,498 cc

TR 541MOT history

TR 541 is a blue petrol Triumph TR5 first used on 26 Jan 1968. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 36,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
36,124 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TR 541
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Triumph
Model
TR5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1968
First used
26 Jan 1968
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TR 541 was last recorded at 36,124 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 1,344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,780 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,344 miles
Average per year
730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,124 miles
  • 2025 – 34,780 miles
  • 2024 – 34,457 miles
  • 2023 – 33,783 miles
  • 2022 – 33,502 miles
  • 2021 – 32,363 miles
  • 2020 – 32,363 miles
  • 2019 – 31,500 miles
  • 2018 – 30,289 miles
  • 2017 – 30,205 miles
  • 2016 – 29,344 miles
  • 2015 – 28,919 miles
  • 2014 – 28,683 miles
  • 2013 – 25,743 miles
  • 2012 – 25,561 miles
  • 2011 – 25,324 miles
  • 2009 – 24,753 miles
  • 2008 – 23,206 miles
  • 2007 – 22,640 miles
  • 2006 – 21,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,124 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,124 miles (+1,344)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    36,124 miles
    Test number
    555929336252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass34,780 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    34,780 miles
    Test number
    958781241823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass34,457 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    34,457 miles
    Test number
    511525536009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail34,456 miles (+673)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,456 miles
    Test number
    182150543410
    • DangerousNearside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel injection pump leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass33,783 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    33,783 miles
    Test number
    376380435494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail33,782 miles (+280)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,782 miles
    Test number
    694346555522
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass33,502 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    33,502 miles
    Test number
    314460280349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail33,438 miles (+1,075)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,438 miles
    Test number
    401715286091
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass32,363 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    32,363 miles
    Test number
    470718786426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass32,363 miles (+863)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    32,363 miles
    Test number
    411489097904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass31,500 miles (+1,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    31,500 miles
    Test number
    358389086840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass30,289 miles (+84)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    30,289 miles
    Test number
    825568499255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater not working

  13. Pass30,205 miles (+861)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    30,205 miles
    Test number
    883770709500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeator not working

  14. Pass29,344 miles (+425)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,344 miles
    Test number
    772798687951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater not working.

  15. Pass28,919 miles (+236)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,919 miles
    Test number
    169580195468
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass28,683 miles (+2,940)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    28,683 miles
    Test number
    577669774077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass25,743 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    25,743 miles
    Test number
    557070973034
    • NoteN/s/r brake binding slightly
    • NoteOil leaks on engine, transmission & differential
    • NotePlay in steering rack (both sides inner joints)
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings
    • NoteSlight play in steering column top bush/bearing
    • NoteSteering coupling fouling a heater hose under bonnet

  18. Fail25,743 miles (+182)2 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,743 miles
    Test number
    399006463002
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteN/s/r brake binding slightly
    • NoteOil leaks on engine, transmission & differential
    • NotePlay in steering rack (both sides inner joints)
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings
    • NoteSlight play in steering column top bush/bearing
    • NoteSteering coupling fouling a heater hose under bonnet

  19. Pass25,561 miles (+237)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    25,561 miles
    Test number
    937066192083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,324 miles (+571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,324 miles
    Test number
    205653301111
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Pass24,753 miles (+1,005)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    24,753 miles
    Test number
    434281029487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,748 miles (+542)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,748 miles
    Test number
    634856079044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,206 miles (+566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    23,206 miles
    Test number
    294582598190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

  24. Pass22,640 miles (+1,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    22,640 miles
    Test number
    342635497058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass21,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    21,334 miles
    Test number
    104141536179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TR 541

What vehicle is registration TR 541 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TR 541 on a blue petrol Triumph TR5 first used on 26 Jan 1968. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TR 541 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TR 541 is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on TR 541?
The MOT on TR 541 is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TR 541 done?
TR 541 was recorded at 36,124 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 730 miles a year.
Has TR 541 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TR 541 has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on TR 541 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on TR 541 find?
TR 541 passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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