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LNY 996L

1972 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

62,663 mi
Last recorded62,663 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNY 996L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 62,663 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated repaired with duck tape (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated repaired with duck tape (2.2.D.2d)

play in steering column

Fail 26 Feb 2016 62,663 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated repaired with duck tape (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated repaired with duck tape (2.2.D.2d)

play in steering column

Fail 19 Feb 2016 62,645 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering chassis cross member bolts missing (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

corrosion starting various places

exhaust blowing at various joints

slight play steering column top bush

Pass 14 Nov 2014 59,426 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal sticking on

Fail 10 Nov 2014 59,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal sticking on

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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LNY 996L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1972 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 43,276 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 LNY 996L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LNY 996L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 11 September 1972.

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