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AWK 506K

1982 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

17,157 mi
Last recorded17,157 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1982 Triumph TR615,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWK 506K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 17,157 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (slight leak from engine ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (slight leak from transmission ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks have slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 16,360 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 16,031 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 16,031 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 15,400 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 15,390 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake low effort o/s/r

Pass 25 Jul 2018 15,027 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 15,027 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 14,314 miles

tyres worn/perished

Fail 21 Jul 2017 14,314 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyres worn/perished

Pass 5 Aug 2016 13,848 miles

brake pipes poor

fuel cap seal poor

n/s/r shock leaking slightly

steering rack gaiters poor

Fail 29 Jun 2016 13,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured shock (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured shock (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop-link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop-link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

fuel cap seal perished

rear diff mount fractured

Pass 27 Jul 2015 13,518 miles

all suspension bushes poor

brake pipes poorly routed/secured

Pass 16 Jul 2014 13,059 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 13,059 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 12,795 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 12,367 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 12,236 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 11,735 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 11,346 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 11,311 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 10,785 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front lower trunnion bush worn

offside front flexi hose metal ends starting to corrode

Fail 14 Jun 2007 10,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front lower trunnion bush has slight play

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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AWK 506K is a 1982 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1982 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 15,027 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 AWK 506K, 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 44 years old, this Triumph TR6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AWK 506K is a 1982 Triumph TR6, first registered on 4 August 1982.

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