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VTR 529H

1987 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

19,585 mi
Last recorded19,585 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1987 Triumph TR665,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTR 529H
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 19,585 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 19,555 miles

wiper switch secured with tape

Fail 1 Dec 2014 19,555 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 19,555 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside repeater lamp inoperative

slight play in brake pedal bushes

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Mar 2013 15,425 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 14,531 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 12,735 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 12,031 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 10,702 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 9,165 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 9,162 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 7,990 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 7,500 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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VTR 529H is a 1987 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1987 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 65,278 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 VTR 529H, 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 39 years old, this Triumph TR6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VTR 529H registered?

VTR 529H is a 1987 Triumph TR6, first registered on 19 November 1987.

Is VTR 529H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTR 529H shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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