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FYO 166J

1970 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,597 mi
Last recorded27,597 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYO 166J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 27,597 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 25,885 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 25,113 miles

both front tyres unevenly worn.

Pass 6 May 2014 22,797 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 20,371 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 17,906 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 15,375 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 13,240 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 12,458 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 12,428 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 11,250 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 11,118 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 9,143 miles

see previous

Fail 8 May 2006 9,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

general corrosion

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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FYO 166J is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FYO 166J, 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 FYO 166J registered?

FYO 166J is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 17 December 1970.

Is FYO 166J safe to buy?

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