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SPL 663R

1989 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

41,714 mi
Last recorded41,714 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Triumph TR644,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPL 663R
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 41,714 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 41,714 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 41,663 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 41,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 41,658 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 41,490 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 41,490 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2021 40,714 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 40,624 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 8,499 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 38,573 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 37,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 37,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 36,262 miles

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

rubbing mark on o/s/r tyre, no rubbing found

Fail 29 Aug 2015 36,259 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both lamps (1.8)

Stop lamp not working all stop lamps not working (1.2.1b)

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

rubbing mark on o/s/r tyre, no rubbing found

Fail 25 Apr 2015 36,253 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2014 35,981 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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SPL 663R is a 1989 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1989 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 44,404 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 SPL 663R, 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 37 years old, this Triumph TR6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SPL 663R registered?

SPL 663R is a 1989 Triumph TR6, first registered on 7 August 1989.

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The MOT history for SPL 663R shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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