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JYJ 245N

1997 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

25,097 mi
Last recorded25,097 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph TR642,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYJ 245N
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 25,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 24,949 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 24,822 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 24,820 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 24,687 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 24,685 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 24,428 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 24,531 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 24,072 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 24,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 23,848 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 23,846 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front shock absorber lower mounting bolt loose

Pass 7 Aug 2013 23,220 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 22,809 miles

offside and nearside front lnner wings corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2012 22,809 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside and nearside front lnner wings corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2011 22,207 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 22,207 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 22,207 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

slight wear to rear suspension arm bushes

Fail 4 Aug 2011 22,207 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

slight wear to rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 31 Jul 2010 22,207 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 22,207 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2006 22,207 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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JYJ 245N is a 1997 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1997 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 42,034 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 JYJ 245N, 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 29 years old, this Triumph TR6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JYJ 245N registered?

JYJ 245N is a 1997 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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