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RMA 164H

1970 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,737 mi
Last recorded96,737 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMA 164H
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 96,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 96,736 miles

Fuel system component leaking ns above axle (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 95,895 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 95,895 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 95,126 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery loose in mountings

nearside rear drive shaft boot split

Pass 15 Jul 2015 95,126 miles

battery loose in mountings

nearside rear drive shaft boot split

Pass 14 Jun 2014 94,923 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 94,580 miles

Nearside engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

n/s/f inner wing coroded by body mount

o/s/r tyre poor condition

Fail 14 Jun 2013 94,555 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

n/s/f inner wing coroded by body mount

o/s/r tyre poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2012 94,365 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 4 Jun 2011 93,742 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 May 2010 93,178 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal worn

corrorsion around n/s/f body mounting

front suspension bushes cracek and persirshed

n/s/f+ n/s/r + o/s/f tyres cracking

rear drop link buses cracked

rear suspension weak

slight play in lower steering shaft

slight play in rear ujs

Fail 24 May 2010 93,178 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal worn

corrorsion around n/s/f body mounting

front suspension bushes cracek and persirshed

n/s/f+ n/s/r + o/s/f tyres cracking

rear drop link buses cracked

rear suspension weak

slight play in lower steering shaft

slight play in rear ujs

Pass 1 Jul 2009 93,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 92,989 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 92,989 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 92,944 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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RMA 164H is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RMA 164H, 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 RMA 164H registered?

RMA 164H is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 24 April 1970.

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