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DDS 676L

1989 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,147 mi
Last recorded20,147 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1989 Triumph TR644,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDS 676L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 20,147 miles

Front coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle structure corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2014 20,131 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

N/S/F STEERING RACK GAITOR PERRISHED

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 18,844 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 18,844 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 16,070 miles

slight play in top steering joint

slight play where track rod meets rack in both ends

Pass 21 Mar 2011 13,996 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 13,836 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 12,314 miles

n/s front lower trunion slight play

very slight play at universal joint at steering rack

Fail 5 Mar 2010 12,244 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

interior mirror not attatched

n/s front lower trunion has slight play

n/s rear tyre perrished

slight play at universal joint at steering rack

Pass 11 Mar 2009 9,523 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2009 9,523 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2008 5,398 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 5,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 4,468 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 2,617 miles

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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DDS 676L is a 1989 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DDS 676L, 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 DDS 676L registered?

DDS 676L is a 1989 Triumph TR6, first registered on 19 September 1989.

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