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FMD 159J

1970 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,772 mi
Last recorded94,772 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMD 159J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 94,772 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 94,772 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 94,772 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 94,773 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 94,772 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 94,772 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 94,772 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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FMD 159J is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FMD 159J, 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 FMD 159J registered?

FMD 159J is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is FMD 159J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMD 159J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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