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MOT reliability

Triumph 6

2 vehicles · 36 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Triumph 6 vehicles and 36 completed MOT tests, the Triumph 6 has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 50,359 miles.

2
Vehicles
36
MOT tests
729
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Triumph 6 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph 6 MOT tests:

  • Other84%
  • Brakes23%
  • Steering7%
  • Emissions & nuisance7%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Triumph 6 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph 6 MOT tests:

  1. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
  2. Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
  4. Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) (2 times)
  5. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) (2 times)
  6. Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) (2 times)
  7. Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) (1 times)
  9. Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  11. Some rust on under side (1 times)
  12. Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  13. Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
  14. Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  15. Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (1 times)

Triumph 6 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1972 1 17 88% 50,359
1969 1 19 58% —

Triumph 6 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Triumph 6 vehicles in our MOT data, 72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Triumph 6 MOT issues are: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ; Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8).

The typical Triumph 6 in our data has covered around 50,359 miles.

Compare the Triumph 6

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