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UVY 486H

1970 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,524 mi
Last recorded52,524 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVY 486H
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2014 52,524 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

nearside front inner wing corroded

nearside front sill coroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 52,524 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front inner wing corroded

nearside front sill coroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 51,948 miles

All suspension bushs slightly perished

Body has slight corrosion

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

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

Nearside front inner sill holed due to corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 51,948 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 51,948 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front wing inscure

Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,948 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front inner wing corroding

Fail 22 Aug 2011 51,248 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front inner wing corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2010 51,946 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 51,948 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2009 51,948 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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UVY 486H is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UVY 486H, 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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UVY 486H is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 May 1970.

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