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KCL 988N

1996 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,952 mi
Last recorded83,952 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph TR636,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCL 988N
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 83,952 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 83,806 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 83,667 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 83,536 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 83,532 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2021 83,246 miles

Hazard lights not working correctly , also no warning light .

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 83,220 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Hazard lights not working correctly , also no warning light .

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 82,875 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 82,718 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 82,530 miles

hazard lamps flashing slow

oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2018 82,530 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

clutch fluid leak

hazard lamps flashing slow

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2017 82,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at clamps (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 82,313 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at clamps (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 81,990 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 81,181 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 81,180 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 80,998 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 80,998 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2013 80,763 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 80,758 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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KCL 988N is a 1996 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 36,886 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 KCL 988N, 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 30 years old, this Triumph TR6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KCL 988N registered?

KCL 988N is a 1996 Triumph TR6, first registered on 7 August 1996.

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