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EKH 217K

1996 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

8,330 mi
Last recorded8,330 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Triumph TR636,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKH 217K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 8,330 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 8,330 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 8,190 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 8,185 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Park brake efficiency lower compared to nearside

Fail 14 Jul 2016 8,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle Identification Number incomplete (6.3.5a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Park brake efficiency lower compared to nearside

Pass 6 Aug 2015 8,093 miles

oil leak from gear box

rear nearside drive shaft boot insecure

rear offside drive shaft boot split

Fail 30 Jul 2015 8,075 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak from gear box

rear nearside drive shaft boot insecure

rear offside drive shaft boot split

Pass 9 Jul 2014 7,950 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 7,767 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 7,555 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 7,501 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 7,201 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 7,072 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 6,823 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 6,274 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 4,955 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 3,783 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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EKH 217K is a 1996 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1996 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 36,886 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 EKH 217K, 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 30 years old, this Triumph TR6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EKH 217K is a 1996 Triumph TR6, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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