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RDB 917H

1970 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,522 mi
Last recorded60,522 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDB 917H
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 60,522 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 57,841 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 57,841 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective wishbone castle nut loose (2.5.A.4)

Pass 8 May 2015 56,672 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 56,358 miles

Upper Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

n/s rear drive shaft inner uj slight play.

Pass 24 May 2013 55,326 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 May 2013 55,326 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 54,280 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 54,280 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 54,236 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

o/s & n/s rear drive shafts splines worn.

Pass 18 Jul 2009 53,438 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 53,239 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2007 52,321 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 52,321 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 51,023 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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RDB 917H is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RDB 917H, 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 RDB 917H registered?

RDB 917H is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 May 1970.

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