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WWT 261J

1996 Triumph TR6

Maroon Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

22,818 mi
Last recorded22,818 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph TR636,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWT 261J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 22,818 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 21,640 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 20,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 20,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 18,996 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 18,088 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Both rear slight corrosion inner closure panels

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 18,071 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both outer sills corroded

Both rear slight corrosion inner closure panels

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 17,274 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2018 16,682 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 15,193 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 15,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 14,125 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 12,801 miles

both rear coil springs corroded.

n/s and o/s/f lower kingpins have slight play.

Pass 21 Nov 2014 10,640 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 10,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 8,500 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 7,207 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 6,998 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 6,633 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 6,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 6,169 miles

handbrake only just made eficiency

Pass 3 May 2007 5,701 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 5,324 miles

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

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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WWT 261J is a 1996 Triumph TR6 in Maroon with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1996 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 36,886 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WWT 261J, 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 30 years old, this Triumph TR6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WWT 261J registered?

WWT 261J is a 1996 Triumph TR6, first registered on 4 June 1996.

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