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WAD 254J

1970 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,839 mi
Last recorded74,839 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAD 254J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2020 74,839 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 74,667 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 74,565 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 74,090 miles

PLAY DETECTED IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING JUST MEETING MOT CRITERIA AT THIS TIME

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 1 May 2015 73,824 miles

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 11 Apr 2014 73,332 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 73,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2012 72,900 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 72,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 72,618 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 72,618 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 72,490 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 72,490 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front top wish bone bush deteriated

play in nearsid rear hub

Pass 20 Mar 2009 72,228 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 72,062 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 72,053 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

fuel line is incorrectly mounted,n/s front brake pad location pins are starting to show signs of wear,

n/s front upper ball joint lock nut needs tightening

Pass 15 Mar 2007 71,654 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 71,650 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2006 70,360 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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WAD 254J is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WAD 254J, 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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WAD 254J is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 21 October 1970.

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