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SFL 31K

1988 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

15,654 mi
Last recorded15,654 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Triumph TR671,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFL 31K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 15,654 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 14,041 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 13,884 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 13,718 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 12,633 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 11,047 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 10,771 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 10,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 10,100 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 9,092 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

both front upper A frame bushes perishing

Fail 20 Mar 2015 9,079 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

both front upper A frame bushes perishing

Pass 27 Sep 2013 6,686 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 6,682 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 5,258 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Apr 2011 4,330 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 2,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 2,623 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 2,623 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 2,552 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 2,364 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 2,290 miles

nearside front lower suspension armrear bush worn. †offside front lower suspension arm rear bush perished

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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SFL 31K is a 1988 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1988 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 71,161 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 SFL 31K, 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 38 years old, this Triumph TR6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SFL 31K is a 1988 Triumph TR6, first registered on 10 March 1988.

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