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XAH 482H

1970 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,436 mi
Last recorded99,436 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAH 482H
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 99,436 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both top suspension arm upper bushes are old and perished. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 99,283 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight free play within N.S.F inner rack joint.

Fail 11 Feb 2016 99,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front discs scorn due to wear in wheel bearings.

Minor exhaust system leak from rear tail pipe.

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight free play within N.S.F inner rack joint.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 99,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 99,024 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 99,013 miles

all brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2012 98,908 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 98,898 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 98,858 miles

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

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

boot floor holed above rear exhaust box

Pass 18 May 2010 98,604 miles

wiper linkage worn slightly

Fail 14 May 2010 98,604 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

wiper linkage worn slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2008 98,399 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 98,308 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 98,278 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGES

CLONK IN FRONT SUSPENSION NO FAULT FOUND

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

WIPER MECHANISUM LOOSE OR WORN

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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XAH 482H is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XAH 482H, 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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XAH 482H is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 12 May 1970.

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