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DOY 59J

1970 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,796 mi
Last recorded92,796 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOY 59J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 92,796 miles

BOTH HEAD LIGHTS SLIGHTLY INSECURE BEAM PATTERN & HEIGHT FINE AT TIME OF TEST

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 91,525 miles

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 91,493 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 88,967 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

windscreen washer button worn

Pass 3 Jul 2014 88,579 miles

nearside outer sill damaged

slight play in both front lower trunions

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jun 2013 87,883 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 87,124 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 85,979 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 85,094 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 85,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 82,364 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 82,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 78,440 miles

slight play both front roll bar links †slight blow to downpipe joint

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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DOY 59J is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DOY 59J, 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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DOY 59J is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 26 August 1970.

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