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WAS 803

1959 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

495 mi
Last recorded495 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1959 Triumph TR65,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAS 803
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1959
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 495 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 358 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 247 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 247 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 201 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 158 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 158 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 29 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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WAS 803 is a 1959 Triumph TR6 in White with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1959 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 5,290 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 WAS 803, 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 67 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WAS 803 registered?

WAS 803 is a 1959 Triumph TR6, first registered on 27 February 1959.

Is WAS 803 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAS 803 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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