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520 EWL

1989 Triumph TR6

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,136 mi
Last recorded96,136 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Triumph TR644,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration520 EWL
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 96,136 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 95,745 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 95,495 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 95,020 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 94,744 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 94,740 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2013 94,454 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 94,454 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 94,377 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 94,161 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 93,864 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 93,864 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 93,614 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 93,472 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 93,222 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 92,638 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 92,638 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

How Reliable is the Triumph TR6?

Based on 59,030 MOT tests across 5,951 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
5,951
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,592
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,104
Stop lamp not working 1,042
Horn not working 887
brake binding 777
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520 EWL is a 1989 Triumph TR6 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1989 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 44,404 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 TR6 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 520 EWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR6 typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 37 years old, this Triumph TR6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 520 EWL registered?

520 EWL is a 1989 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is 520 EWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 520 EWL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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