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RRO 279H

1970 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,848 mi
Last recorded91,848 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRO 279H
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 91,848 miles

Centre Rear differential oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight noise detected on rotation (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 91,256 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 90,457 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 89,340 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 88,017 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 86,741 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 84,943 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 83,278 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 83,278 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 81,607 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 81,596 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 80,383 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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RRO 279H is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RRO 279H, 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 RRO 279H registered?

RRO 279H is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 21 July 1970.

Is RRO 279H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRO 279H shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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