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ARW 504K

1980 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

7,425 mi
Last recorded7,425 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR649,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARW 504K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2013 7,425 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres starting toi deteriorate

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Jun 2013 7,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres starting toi deteriorate

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Jun 2012 5,900 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 5,877 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 55,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 5,557 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 5,241 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both inner wings corroded.

corrosion around brake servo mount.

n/s & o/s lower suspension nut/bolt just touching back plates on full lock.

surface corrosion in most chassis members.

wiper linkages worn.

Fail 30 Jun 2008 5,241 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both inner wings corroded.

corrosion around brake servo mount.

n/s & o/s lower suspension nut/bolt just touching back plates on full lock.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 5,030 miles

advisories same as test number 290860687134

Fail 29 Jun 2007 5,026 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake pipes covered in underseal unable to check fully

chassi and floor covered in underseal unable to check fully

nearside floor to sill corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2006 4,650 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside chassis corroded (not within prescribed area)

Fail 7 Jun 2006 4,622 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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ARW 504K is a 1980 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1980 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 49,515 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 ARW 504K, 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 46 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ARW 504K registered?

ARW 504K is a 1980 Triumph TR6, first registered on 7 October 1980.

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