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RAU 557M

1990 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

44,052 mi
Last recorded44,052 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Triumph TR630,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAU 557M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 44,052 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 41,569 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 41,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached shocker bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 39,519 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 38,539 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 38,539 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2019 37,480 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 36,226 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 34,863 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 32,142 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 32,073 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 30,644 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 30,644 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 29,872 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 29,526 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 29,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 28,552 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 27,882 miles

both rear anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

both rear brakes binding slightly

coolant leak

distributer vacuum pipe missing

front number plate bracket loose

main beam tell tale light not working

n/s lower suspension trunnion bush worn

o/s windscreen wiper loose but working ok

oil leaks on engine

oil pressure indorcator wires not connected

signs of corrosion to bulk head

Pass 13 Aug 2008 27,760 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 27,757 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 26,456 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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RAU 557M is a 1990 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 557M, 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 557M registered?

RAU 557M is a 1990 Triumph TR6, first registered on 25 July 1990.

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