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ELY 4J

1970 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

20,055 mi
Last recorded20,055 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELY 4J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 20,055 miles

Body has various patches of corrosion

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front inner wheel arches corroded but not within a pre-scribed area

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 20,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Body has various patches of corrosion

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front inner wheel arches corroded but not within a pre-scribed area

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 19,379 miles

Body corroded

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

Offside front body mount corroded

Offside inner wheel arch heavily corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2013 19,373 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body corroded

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

Offside front body mount corroded

Offside inner wheel arch heavily corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 18,404 miles

Engine damp with oil

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

Front and rear inner wheel arches corroded

Nearside and offside rear inner sills starting to corrode

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 18,400 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine damp with oil

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

Front and rear inner wheel arches corroded

Nearside and offside rear inner sills starting to corrode

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2011 17,557 miles

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

center exhust clamp insecure

Fail 27 Apr 2011 17,554 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

center exhust clamp insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2010 15,489 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 15,423 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 12,793 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 12,789 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 10,323 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 10,319 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 6,638 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 6,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 2,541 miles

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)

oil leak

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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ELY 4J is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 ELY 4J, 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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ELY 4J is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 13 November 1970.

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