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WAT 694J

1970 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,259 mi
Last recorded48,259 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAT 694J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 48,259 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 46,124 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 44,483 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 47,635 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 40,742 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 38,888 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,630 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,240 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 34,236 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 29,506 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 29,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 29,470 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear wings bolts loose and missing

front o/s diff mounting bolt broken

n/s/f door check strap not conectored

slight play in wheel bearings

top wishbone bushes split[NO PLAY]

water pump bearing noisey

Pass 30 Aug 2007 29,438 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 29,256 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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WAT 694J is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WAT 694J, 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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WAT 694J is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 9 September 1970.

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