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XGC 395M

1983 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,165 mi
Last recorded86,165 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGC 395M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 86,165 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 86,101 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 85,409 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 85,141 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 85,116 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 85,038 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 84,918 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 84,697 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 84,417 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 84,396 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 84,268 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 84,266 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 84,223 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 83,604 miles

both sides top arm bushes starting to split

Pass 25 Feb 2010 82,854 miles

both sides front top arm inner bushes split

n/s/f brake starting to bind

Pass 7 Mar 2009 82,168 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 82,166 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 81,386 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Feb 2008 81,366 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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XGC 395M is a 1983 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XGC 395M, 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 43 years old, this Triumph TR6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XGC 395M registered?

XGC 395M is a 1983 Triumph TR6, first registered on 28 October 1983.

Is XGC 395M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGC 395M shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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