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THR 469J

1970 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

9,863 mi
Last recorded9,863 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHR 469J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 9,863 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 9,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise signs of corrosion on chassis and underpan

Fail 21 Jul 2016 9,127 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise rear exhaust rubbers getting weak

advise signs of corrosion on chassis and underpan

Pass 27 Jul 2015 8,623 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 7,471 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 4,862 miles

advise all underside of vehicle covered in underseal and unable to check and see all welding repairs properly

advise repair on nearside front inner sill not welded all the way round but not in a prescribed area

Fail 16 Jul 2013 4,862 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

advise all underside of vehicle covered in underseal and unable to check and see all welding repairs properly

advise repair on nearside front inner sill not welded all the way round but not in a prescribed area

Pass 1 Aug 2012 2,686 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 1,651 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 33,949 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 33,949 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 33,949 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 33,949 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 33,949 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 33,949 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 33,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 33,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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THR 469J is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 THR 469J, 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 THR 469J registered?

THR 469J is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 4 November 1970.

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