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WRV 228K

2001 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

12,005 mi
Last recorded12,005 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph TR610,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRV 228K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 12,005 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 12,003 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 11,725 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 11,447 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 10,810 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 10,378 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 10,092 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 10,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 9,576 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 9,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 9,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 8,838 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 7,542 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 6,211 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 5,857 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 5,674 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 5,401 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 5,398 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 4,901 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 4,251 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 4,247 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 3,432 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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WRV 228K is a 2001 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 10,988 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 WRV 228K, 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 25 years old, this Triumph TR6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WRV 228K registered?

WRV 228K is a 2001 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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