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XAY 209J

1970 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

47,456 mi
Last recorded47,456 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAY 209J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 47,456 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 46,783 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all rubber bushes deteriorated/perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 5 May 2022 46,780 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge small cuts and nail in tread also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder worn and cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all rubber bushes deteriorated/perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 30 Mar 2021 45,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower trunion has slight movement

Offside Rear exhaust pipe nipped between middle and rear silencer

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

all rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 25 Jul 2018 44,799 miles

all rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 5 Jul 2017 44,020 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front shocks weak

Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm bushes (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear hub slight play

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm bushes (2.4.F.3)

play in both rear driveshafts

Pass 4 Jul 2016 42,111 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm bushes (2.4.F.3)

Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm bushes (2.4.F.3)

both front shocks weak

play in o/s/r hub

play in rear transmission u/js etc

Pass 10 Jul 2015 40,919 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both front shocks weak

play in o/s/r hub bearings

play in transmission u/js

Fail 25 Jun 2015 40,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 38,859 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

all four shock absorbers weak

slight play in o/s/r hub bearings

Fail 25 Jun 2014 38,859 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four shock absorbers weak

slight play in o/s/r hub bearings

Fail 21 Jun 2013 36,333 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all shocks weak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 36,333 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all shocks weak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 34,618 miles

Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside chassis very weak

Fail 26 Jun 2012 34,618 miles

Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside chassis very weak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 33,380 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 32,446 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 31,290 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 28,887 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brakes slightly out of balance

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 May 2007 26,050 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 23,549 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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XAY 209J is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XAY 209J, 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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XAY 209J is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 16 December 1970.

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