MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,928 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
condition of nearside front floor
nearside front floor corrosion
Offside Rear shock absorber link arm joint slightly play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
sign of corrosion on nearside front floor
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear shock absorber link arm joint slightly play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
sign of corrosion on nearside front floor
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Inner Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Inner Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Wheel nut(s) loose n/s/r , n/s/f and o/s/f (4.2.A.1e)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Inner universal joint worn
Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn loose ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
milometer reading unchanged from previous test
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Suspension arm mounting (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Seat belt anchor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Seat belt anchor (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Corrosion to brake pipes
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Upper Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
How Reliable is the Triumph TR6?
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FVG 229J is a 1998 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 1998 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 38,049 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 FVG 229J, 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 28 years old, this Triumph TR6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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FVG 229J is a 1998 Triumph TR6, first registered on 18 June 1998.
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