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SMW 19J

1970 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,224 mi
Last recorded24,224 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMW 19J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 24,224 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 24,213 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2015 18,326 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 15,650 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 13,866 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 13,863 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2012 9,917 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 9,913 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2011 6,494 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 39 miles

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 28 May 2010 24 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey

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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SMW 19J is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SMW 19J, 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 SMW 19J registered?

SMW 19J is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 14 August 1970.

Is SMW 19J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMW 19J shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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