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GVO 139J

1993 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,166 mi
Last recorded10,166 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Triumph TR632,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 139J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 10,166 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 3,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2017 156 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

slight play in ns and os inner track rods

Pass 16 Jan 2016 78,610 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed Rear fuel pipe near chassis (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Osf washer jet faulty but clears screen

Slight play in ns rack arm

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 77,832 miles

offside washer jet faulty

various nuts / bolts not fully on nylock

Fail 16 Jan 2015 77,829 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

coolant leak

exhaust resting on chassis

offside washer jet faulty

various nuts / bolts not fully on nylock

washers on front chassis to body incorrectly fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2014 77,826 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

corrosion on underside

damage to rear chassis

play in steering

play on front hubs

Pass 18 Jun 2013 77,364 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 76,484 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 75,744 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 75,148 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 74,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres slight deterioation

Pass 10 Apr 2008 72,779 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 72,354 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GVO 139J is a 1993 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1993 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 32,119 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GVO 139J, 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 33 years old, this Triumph TR6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GVO 139J registered?

GVO 139J is a 1993 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 May 1993.

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