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ARP 529J

1990 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

4,004 mi
Last recorded4,004 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1990 Triumph TR630,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARP 529J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 4,004 miles

corrosion to inner sills

front ball joint dust covers perishing

front tyres perishing

Pass 10 Aug 2017 4,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both sills corroded at fronts

front/rear tyres - different sizes

tyres perishing

windscreen chipped

Fail 9 Aug 2017 4,004 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jammed (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both sills corroded at fronts

front/rear tyres - different sizes

tyres perishing

windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Aug 2016 4,004 miles

steering column slight play/wear

Fail 8 Aug 2016 4,004 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

steering column slight play/wear

Fail 19 Jul 2016 4,004 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint wishbone (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

rear axle leaking

Pass 21 Jul 2015 4,004 miles

rear tyres perrishing

Fail 13 Jul 2015 4,004 miles

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres perrishing

Fail 11 Jul 2014 4,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine mounts split/perrished

Pass 11 Jul 2014 4,004 miles

engine mounts split/perrished

Pass 16 Jul 2013 4,004 miles

both rear shock absorbers worn dampering effect

corrosion startying both outer sills

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear axle leaking

Fail 15 Jul 2013 4,004 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear shock absorbers worn dampering effect

corrosion startying both outer sills

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear axle leaking

Pass 2 May 2012 4,004 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 4,004 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 4,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ind flashers close to max speed

n/s/r drive shaft worn and outer uj worn

Fail 30 Apr 2010 4,004 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ind flashers close to max speed

n/s/r drive shaft worn and outer uj worn

Pass 16 Sep 2008 4,004 miles

slight movement rack mountings

Fail 11 Sep 2008 4,004 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight movement rack mountings

Pass 7 Sep 2007 3,944 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 2,598 miles

chassis lotts of surface rust †rear brakes could be better

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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ARP 529J is a 1990 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1990 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 30,536 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 ARP 529J, 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 36 years old, this Triumph TR6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ARP 529J is a 1990 Triumph TR6, first registered on 11 May 1990.

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