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DBY 789M

1997 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,945 mi
Last recorded78,945 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Triumph TR642,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 789M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 78,945 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 78,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 78,726 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 78,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 77,995 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 77,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 77,277 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

noise in rear diff /back lash in diff

off side front washer jet not working near side putting out suffficent water

small play in rear diff mounting bushs

small wear in both rear radius arm mounting bushes

Pass 11 Jul 2013 77,277 miles

noise in rear diff /back lash in diff

off side front washer jet not working near side putting out suffficent water

small play in rear diff mounting bushs

small wear in both rear radius arm mounting bushes

Pass 5 Jul 2012 76,480 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 75,991 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 75,813 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 75,755 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 75,755 miles

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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DBY 789M is a 1997 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DBY 789M, 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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DBY 789M is a 1997 Triumph TR6, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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