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SLY 746

1970 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

12,834 mi
Last recorded12,834 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLY 746
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 12,834 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 12,740 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 11,131 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 10,626 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 10,152 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 10,152 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 9,821 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 9,607 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 8,636 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 8,636 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 7,743 miles

offside parkbrake effort relatively poor

play offside front hub bearing becoming excessive

suspect bolts on nearside front hub not properly secure

Fail 2 Sep 2008 4,487 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside front brake disc scored

play in steering offside

Pass 2 Sep 2008 4,487 miles

offside front brake disc scored

play in steering offside

Pass 31 Mar 2007 3,859 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 2,669 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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SLY 746 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 SLY 746, 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 SLY 746 registered?

SLY 746 is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 4 December 1970.

Is SLY 746 safe to buy?

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