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TRW 248J

1970 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,793 mi
Last recorded75,793 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRW 248J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 75,793 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 75,569 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 75,556 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 75,383 miles

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

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 75,376 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2007 75,349 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight pittting to both front discs.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 75,004 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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TRW 248J is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TRW 248J, 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 TRW 248J registered?

TRW 248J is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 3 August 1970.

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