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SDO 229J

1993 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,107 mi
Last recorded65,107 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Triumph TR632,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDO 229J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 65,107 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 64,561 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 64,537 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint insecure lower (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 63,543 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 63,134 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 62,495 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 61,664 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 61,264 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 60,730 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 58,673 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 58,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 57,778 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 57,115 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 57,115 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 56,190 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,866 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,251 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,507 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 52,007 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 50,000 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 48,446 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 47,945 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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SDO 229J is a 1993 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1993 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 32,119 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 SDO 229J, 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 33 years old, this Triumph TR6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SDO 229J registered?

SDO 229J is a 1993 Triumph TR6, first registered on 19 May 1993.

Is SDO 229J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDO 229J shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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