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EVG 158H

1970 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

5,863 mi
Last recorded5,863 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVG 158H
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 5,863 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 5,496 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 5,289 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 5,289 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 5,028 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

o/s/r wheel cylinder dust seal insecure

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2016 5,016 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

o/s/r wheel cylinder dust seal insecure

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 14,702 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack end joint

slight play in trunions

Pass 2 Apr 2014 4,421 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have negligable damping effect

Fail 24 Apr 2013 4,288 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 4,288 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 4,187 miles

CO content @ 7.5% HC content at idle 2400 ppm

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 4,187 miles

CO content @ 7.5% HC content at idle 2400 ppm

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 3,938 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 3,895 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2009 3,650 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 3,392 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 3,392 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 May 2007 3,177 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 3,040 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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EVG 158H is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EVG 158H, 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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What year was EVG 158H registered?

EVG 158H is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 January 1970.

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