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SKN 408M

1998 Triumph TR6

Maroon Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

27,370 mi
Last recorded27,370 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph TR638,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKN 408M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 27,370 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 26,325 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 26,063 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 25,207 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 24,677 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 24,129 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 23,709 miles

only just met the park brake limit

Fail 27 May 2020 23,709 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 22,627 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 22,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 22,559 miles

slight play in both steering rack arms

Fail 20 May 2016 22,559 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 19 Jun 2015 21,841 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 column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 21,841 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 May 2011 21,810 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 21,810 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 21,608 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 21,608 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 21,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2008 21,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all indicators flashing at the maximum rate,drivers and passengers seat runners worn,spare tyre is a different size,rear brakes slightly uneven.

steering rack mounting bushes have slight play,suspension is low on the nearside front,but not excessive.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 21,402 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 21,402 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2006 21,366 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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SKN 408M is a 1998 Triumph TR6 in Maroon with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SKN 408M, 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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SKN 408M is a 1998 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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