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XMM 131G

1978 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

10,093 mi
Last recorded10,093 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Triumph TR632,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMM 131G
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 10,093 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 8,544 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 7,164 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 5,426 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 4,161 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 4,161 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 2,838 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 1,674 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

different size tyres front and rear axle

rear brake imbalance

Pass 9 May 2011 1,674 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

different size tyres front and rear axle

rear brake imbalance

Fail 16 Nov 2010 1,661 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 795 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

differential support rubbers perished

steering column lower bush slightly worn

Pass 19 Nov 2008 226 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack(n/s)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 99,626 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

differential mounting rubbers perished(cracking up)

wiper switch faulty(intermittent)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 99,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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XMM 131G is a 1978 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1978 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 32,751 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 XMM 131G, 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 48 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XMM 131G registered?

XMM 131G is a 1978 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 July 1978.

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The MOT history for XMM 131G shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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