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OPO 208J

1990 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,143 mi
Last recorded79,143 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Triumph TR630,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPO 208J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 79,143 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 78,915 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 78,203 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 77,964 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 77,276 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 76,596 miles

movement front inner arch mounts to chassis

play steering column possibly guide through bulkhead

play steering nearside & offside

wipers smear

Pass 13 Nov 2013 75,738 miles

front brake discs scored badly inner faces

fuel cap seal badly perished

nearside front suspension lower swivel mounting pin has play

oil leaking rear diff"

play in steering rack nearside

play upper steering column lower guide/bush

rear hub bearings becoming noisy

rear tyre pressures were very low

slight judder front & rear brakes

Fail 30 Oct 2013 75,720 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs scored badly inner faces

fuel cap seal badly perished

nearside front suspension lower swivel mounting pin has play

oil leaking rear diff"

play in steering rack nearside

play upper steering column lower guide/bush

rear hub bearings becoming noisy

rear tyre pressures were very low

slight judder front & rear brakes

Pass 18 Oct 2012 74,389 miles

fuelcap seal splitting

movement steering column guide/bush

slight judder front & rear brakes

wipers smear

Fail 17 Oct 2012 74,384 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

fuelcap seal splitting

movement steering column guide/bush

slight judder front & rear brakes

wipers smear

Pass 18 Oct 2011 73,890 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 71,930 miles

exhaust leaking,becoming excessive

front brake discs scored inner faces

front rollbar becoming insecure!

judder rear brakes becoming excessive!!!

offside front spring upper cup may be fractured,difficult to assess through underseal."!!!!!!

play upper steering column ,lower guide/bush.

possible weep nearside front brake hose/pipe union,obscured with oil!

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated,movement becoming excessive!

slight judder front brakes!

wipers clear barely adequately

Pass 10 Dec 2009 71,358 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2008 71,272 miles

Oil leak

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight brake bind o/s/f

Fail 26 Nov 2008 71,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 15 Oct 2007 71,133 miles

fuel cap sealing washer cracking

Fail 15 Oct 2007 71,133 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel cap sealing washer cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2006 70,933 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 70,933 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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OPO 208J is a 1990 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OPO 208J, 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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What year was OPO 208J registered?

OPO 208J is a 1990 Triumph TR6, first registered on 12 June 1990.

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