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DRJ 886L

1990 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,085 mi
Last recorded79,085 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Triumph TR630,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRJ 886L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 79,085 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 78,706 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 78,270 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 77,709 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 77,707 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 77,427 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 76,955 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 76,925 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 75,322 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 75,318 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jul 2016 75,318 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 75,318 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 75,388 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 76,277 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 75,787 miles

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

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

brake pedal bush worn.

slight wear in steering rack ends.

Fail 1 Jun 2009 75,787 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

brake pedal bush worn.

slight wear in steering rack ends.

Pass 30 May 2008 74,434 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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DRJ 886L is a 1990 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DRJ 886L, 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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DRJ 886L is a 1990 Triumph TR6, first registered on 12 October 1990.

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