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RBN 603J

1970 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26,840 mi
Last recorded26,840 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBN 603J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 26,840 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 16,924 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 13,632 miles

slight play n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 1 Nov 2016 12,463 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 12,413 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 12,326 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

oil leak from o/d unit

Pass 12 Aug 2014 10,976 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 5,982 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 9,873 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 8,709 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 5,854 miles

POOR LIGHTS FLASH OPPERATION

Fail 31 Mar 2009 5,847 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

HANDBRAKE OPPERATION POOR / SLACK FEEL

POOR LIGHTS FLASH OPPERATION

REAR STATIC PIPES INTO WHEEL CYLINDERS KINKED AND POORLY POSITIONED

Pass 13 Feb 2008 5,562 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 2,939 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 2,173 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 2,173 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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RBN 603J is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RBN 603J, 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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What year was RBN 603J registered?

RBN 603J is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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