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ADL 400L

1978 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,493 mi
Last recorded6,493 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Triumph TR632,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADL 400L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 6,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 6,060 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 5,734 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 5,541 miles

Both front inner wings corroded outside prescibed areas

Nearside door step/sill starting to corrode

Nearside front dip beam image poor

Fail 27 Jan 2016 5,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis brace (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis brace (2.4.A.3)

Both front inner wings corroded outside prescibed areas

Nearside door step/sill starting to corrode

Nearside front dip beam image poor

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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ADL 400L is a 1978 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 32,751 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 ADL 400L, 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 48 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of ADL 400L?

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What year was ADL 400L registered?

ADL 400L is a 1978 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is ADL 400L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADL 400L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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