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FWA 209H

1970 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

362 mi
Last recorded362 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWA 209H
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 362 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 347 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Body, floor and chassis are corroded

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Sep 2017 99,978 miles

Both sides headlights have poor pattern

Both sides inner rack ends have some play

Handbrake has poor performance and some travel

Offside Rear Shocker is damp

Pass 24 Sep 2016 99,964 miles

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

Play in steering rack

Under body is corroded but not excessive

Pass 1 Sep 2015 99,729 miles

light switch stalk has a slight fault - is slightly insecure

rear brakes have some imbalance - n/s is poor

Pass 13 Jun 2014 99,469 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both headlamp patterns are blurred

front and rear bumper bars are insecure

front seats are insecure

nearside headlamp pattern poor

wings, sills, floor and chassis are corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2014 99,395 miles

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear bumper bars are insecure

front seats are insecure

nearside headlamp pattern poor

wings, sills, floor and chassis are corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 98,968 miles

front wings,sills,arches ect are corroded

nearside headlamp beam blurred

offside headlamp is dim on main and dipped beam

oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2013 98,965 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front wings,sills,arches ect are corroded

nearside headlamp beam blurred

offside headlamp is dim on main and dipped beam

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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FWA 209H is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FWA 209H, 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 FWA 209H registered?

FWA 209H is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 12 June 1970.

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