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SDO 280J

1999 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,474 mi
Last recorded76,474 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Triumph TR638,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDO 280J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 76,474 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 76,473 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 76,432 miles

NSR TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 13 Mar 2017 76,050 miles

PLAY TO OSF HUB

Pass 6 Apr 2016 75,772 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 75,785 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 75,763 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 75,581 miles

headlight beam patterns poor

washers have intermittant fault

Pass 24 Feb 2014 75,296 miles

Wipers handed for left hand drive .

Fail 24 Feb 2014 75,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wipers handed for left hand drive .

Fail 8 Nov 2013 75,291 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

main fuel pipe kinked

wipers handed for left hand drive

Pass 14 Nov 2012 75,071 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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SDO 280J is a 1999 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 38,674 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 SDO 280J, 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 27 years old, this Triumph TR6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SDO 280J registered?

SDO 280J is a 1999 Triumph TR6, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is SDO 280J safe to buy?

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