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YTA 252L

1994 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

88,913 mi
Last recorded88,913 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1994 Triumph TR660,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 252L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 88,913 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 87,628 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 86,172 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 86,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 85,008 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 85,008 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 84,246 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and has nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 83,321 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 83,320 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 82,308 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 May 2016 81,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2016 81,702 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Shock absorber insecure both front lower bolts (2.7.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2015 80,925 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 80,925 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 80,258 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 80,258 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 79,798 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 79,022 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 77,448 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 77,448 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 76,731 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

boot floor corroded slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2010 76,731 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

boot floor corroded slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2008 75,420 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 75,420 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 70,366 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 64,250 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 64,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

some rigid brake pipes starting to rust(rear axle area)

washer bottle leakinhg

Pass 28 Oct 2005 60,816 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 60,816 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YTA 252L is a 1994 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1994 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 60,974 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 YTA 252L, 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 32 years old, this Triumph TR6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YTA 252L is a 1994 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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