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DDS 783L

1994 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

66,820 mi
Last recorded66,820 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1994 Triumph TR660,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDS 783L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 66,820 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 66,606 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 66,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 66,338 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 65,294 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 64,847 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 64,847 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 64,376 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 64,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 64,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 64,187 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 63,664 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 63,424 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 63,323 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 63,236 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2011 63,236 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2010 63,156 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2010 63,123 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2009 63,042 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 62,781 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 62,781 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 62,372 miles

front screen cracked at o/s

Pass 9 Jun 2006 60,894 miles

complete underside of vehicle covered in a thick coating of underseal a proper assessment for corrosion could not be carried out.

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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DDS 783L is a 1994 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1994 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 60,974 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 DDS 783L, 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 32 years old, this Triumph TR6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DDS 783L registered?

DDS 783L is a 1994 Triumph TR6, first registered on 20 September 1994.

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