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LBP 780P

1996 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,616 mi
Last recorded47,616 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph TR636,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBP 780P
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 47,616 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 46,842 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 46,840 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 45,977 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 37,543 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 37,543 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 35,841 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 35,840 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 34,388 miles

free play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight free play in nearside front lower trunion & steering rack end

Fail 21 Oct 2013 34,388 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

free play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight free play in nearside front lower trunion & steering rack end

Pass 20 Nov 2012 32,916 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 31,679 miles

both front tyres slightly perished.

near side front road spring rubbing on chassis.

near side front tyre has deep cut to outer wall.

Fail 27 Oct 2011 31,679 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

both front tyres slightly perished.

brake master cylinder has signs of leaking, but no leak at time of testing.

engine oil leaking.

gearbox leaking oil.

near side front road spring rubbing on chassis.

near side front tyre has deep cut to outer wall.

off side front lower suspension arm mounting bracket, locking nut not locking correctly.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 30,367 miles

nearside front & offside rear tyre perished / deep cracks in them

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Nov 2009 28,841 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 28,838 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

offside inner drive shaft joint very worn

Pass 17 Nov 2008 27,588 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 27,561 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside rear brake dragging

rear brake imbalanced

Pass 24 Oct 2007 25,293 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 23,948 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 23,764 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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LBP 780P is a 1996 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LBP 780P, 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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LBP 780P is a 1996 Triumph TR6, first registered on 20 May 1996.

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