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PFX 194J

1970 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,315 mi
Last recorded65,315 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFX 194J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 65,315 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 65,315 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 65,305 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak damp around engine. ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 64,952 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 64,952 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 64,624 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s handbrake effort slightly low

two areas corroded and holed in o/s inner sill but not in prescribed area

Fail 13 Apr 2015 64,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s handbrake effort slightly low

two areas corroded and holed in o/s inner sill but not in prescribed area

Pass 28 Mar 2013 64,382 miles

almost excessive play to o/s/f wheel bearing

n/s/f tyre inner edge close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre inner edge on legal limit

slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 28 Mar 2013 64,382 miles

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

almost excessive play to o/s/f wheel bearing

n/s/f tyre inner edge close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre inner edge on legal limit

slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Mar 2011 64,026 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 63,824 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 63,285 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 63,278 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 62,995 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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PFX 194J is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1970 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 39,909 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 PFX 194J, 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 56 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PFX 194J is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 October 1970.

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