MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,372 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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drivers seat adjuster stiff
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected wiper switch (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight end-float felt at steering wheel
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wing taped
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wing taped
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
exhaust fouling
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing lower trunion and bushes (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
exhaust fouling
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres x 4 (4.1.E.1)
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres x 4 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
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)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Triumph TR6?
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977 VPD is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 977 VPD, 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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977 VPD is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 2 November 1970.
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