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AVC 778L

1980 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,812 mi
Last recorded49,812 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR649,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVC 778L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 49,812 miles

EXHAUST HANGERS TOO SHORT HOLDING EXHAUST UNDER STRAIN

FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHED SLIGHTLY

Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX & REAR AXLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP STEERING COLUMN BUSH

WINDSCREEN WASHERS POOR

WIRING IN POOR CONDITION - GENERAL

Pass 27 Jun 2015 49,791 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2014 49,582 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 49,553 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 49,515 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 49,418 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 49,413 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AVC 778L is a 1980 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AVC 778L, 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 AVC 778L registered?

AVC 778L is a 1980 Triumph TR6, first registered on 12 September 1980.

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