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OBV 550H

1989 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

19 mi
Last recorded19 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 1989 Triumph TR644,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBV 550H
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 19 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 99,740 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 99,394 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 98,994 miles

bad oil leak engine and gear box

Fail 7 Sep 2017 98,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wish bone (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bad oil leak engine and gear box

Pass 12 Sep 2016 98,552 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 97,243 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 95,521 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 95,518 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 92,197 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 92,193 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 90,243 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 90,206 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Beam tell-tale inop

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 87,554 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 87,474 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 83,278 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 83,277 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008
Fail 14 Nov 2008 83,077 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 81,819 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 81,753 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 81,753 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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OBV 550H is a 1989 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1989 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 44,404 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 OBV 550H, 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 37 years old, this Triumph TR6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OBV 550H registered?

OBV 550H is a 1989 Triumph TR6, first registered on 20 January 1989.

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The MOT history for OBV 550H shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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