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YHW 856J

1970 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

6,804 mi
Last recorded6,804 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHW 856J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 6,804 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s track rod end boot damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2016 6,207 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s track rod boot perished

Pass 23 Jun 2014 5,787 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 7 Jun 2013 4,716 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 3,948 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 3,636 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 1,941 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 98,225 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 96,449 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight play in nearside front fulcrum pin

Fail 25 Mar 2008 96,420 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight play in nearside front fulcrum pin

Pass 2 Apr 2007 94,173 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 94,173 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Mar 2006 93,992 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 93,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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YHW 856J is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YHW 856J, 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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What year was YHW 856J registered?

YHW 856J is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 6 October 1970.

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