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CWJ 678H

1970 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,860 mi
Last recorded39,860 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWJ 678H
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 39,860 miles

Emissions test idle, has a slight fluctuation.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 May 2017 39,201 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 May 2016 39,047 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 38,842 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 37,683 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 37,683 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 36,917 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight noise o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jun 2011 34,891 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 33,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,558 miles

engine, transmission oil leaks

exhaust touching

front seats not locking

nearside seat belt webbing damaged

offside and nearside rear anti-roll bar mounts damaged

offside front anti-roll bar mount damaged

offside headlamp aim low

play in front wheel bearings

steering flexible coupling locking nuts are poor

Fail 29 May 2009 31,548 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

engine, transmission oil leaks

exhaust touching

front seats not locking

nearside seat belt webbing damaged

offside and nearside front lower wishbone plate bolts missing

offside and nearside rear anti-roll bar mounts damaged

offside front anti-roll bar mount damaged

offside headlamp aim low

offside rear shock absorber lower lock nut loose

play in front wheel bearings

steering flexible coupling locking nuts are poor

Pass 5 Jun 2008 29,811 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 29,434 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 28,887 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 28,882 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play on steering rack

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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CWJ 678H is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 39,909 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 CWJ 678H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CWJ 678H is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 January 1970.

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