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RAU 540M

1990 Triumph TR6

Purple Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,246 mi
Last recorded9,246 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 Triumph TR630,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAU 540M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1990
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 9,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

body poor in places

front no plate starting to delaminate

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills weak in places

rear tyres v rated fronts h rated

wear in o/s and n/s driveshaft splines and yolks

Pass 15 Apr 2011 9,229 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

clutch biting very low and hard to get in gear adivse new clutch required soon

front number plate in poor condition

oil leak from engine

rear valance is corroded

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 2 Sep 2009 9,229 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 8,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers door stiff to open

general corrosion starting through out vehicle

hand brake on minimum effort

Fail 29 Aug 2008 8,037 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers door stiff to open

general corrosion starting through out vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2007 6,171 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 4,793 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 4,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes coated in grease

front brake application slightly uneven

o s f wiper slightly smearing screen

oil leak

slight corrosion rear panel

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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RAU 540M is a 1990 Triumph TR6 in Purple with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RAU 540M, 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 RAU 540M registered?

RAU 540M is a 1990 Triumph TR6, first registered on 22 February 1990.

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