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VBY 986L

1980 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,792 mi
Last recorded59,792 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1980 Triumph TR649,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 986L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 59,792 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 59,792 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 59,733 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 58,579 miles

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

Oil leak

Passanger seat has movement in runners.

Slight movement at lower steering UJ. Slides up the splined shaft on rack.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 58,560 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Passanger seat has movement in runners.

Slight movement at lower steering UJ. Slides up the splined shaft on rack.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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VBY 986L is a 1980 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 49,515 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 VBY 986L, 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 46 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VBY 986L registered?

VBY 986L is a 1980 Triumph TR6, first registered on 3 June 1980.

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