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CAU 229H

1997 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,650 mi
Last recorded55,650 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph TR642,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAU 229H
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 55,650 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 55,393 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 55,203 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 55,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 55,401 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 54,466 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 54,463 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure inner (5.2.1a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering column universal joint insecure at coupling with rack (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to nearside front road wheel inner rim showing signs of previous fouling on top ball joint bolt

Pass 7 Nov 2016 54,294 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 53,127 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 51,502 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 51,488 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 49,424 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 47,534 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 47,534 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 46,163 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 46,163 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 44,657 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 43,130 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 43,130 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 42,128 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2008 42,120 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2008 42,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2007 41,640 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2006 40,840 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2006 40,840 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2005 39,705 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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CAU 229H is a 1997 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 42,034 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 CAU 229H, 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 29 years old, this Triumph TR6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CAU 229H is a 1997 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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