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OFL 163J

1998 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,424 mi
Last recorded26,424 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Triumph TR638,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFL 163J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 26,424 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 26,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 26,192 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 25,969 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 24,535 miles

Front manifold exhaust leak.

Fail 1 Dec 2015 24,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front manifold exhaust leak.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 23,620 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 21,908 miles

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear offside brake performance lower than nearside, service and park brake.

Fail 23 May 2013 21,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 21,285 miles

nsf wheel has been rubbing suspension component at some point

Fail 2 Dec 2011 21,285 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nsf wheel has been rubbing suspension component at some point

Pass 9 Jun 2010 20,020 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Oct 2007 18,943 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 18,609 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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OFL 163J is a 1998 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OFL 163J, 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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What year was OFL 163J registered?

OFL 163J is a 1998 Triumph TR6, first registered on 8 September 1998.

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