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Triumph TR6 MOT Results

85.3% pass rate
from 1,015 tests in 2021
(46% better than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Triumph TR6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (49% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.5% fail on Horn
      • 0.39% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (58% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Headlamp (66% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Dipswitch (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators (58% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type (58% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.49% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.099% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.099% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.099% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.099% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 4.2% fail on Visibility (33% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.79% fail on Wipers (68% better than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 3.7% fail on Brakes (58% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Brake performance (53% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.59% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (46% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (57% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (53% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.69% fail on Rbt
          • 0.49% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.20% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.099% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.20% fail on Rigid brake pipes (82% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.20% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.099% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
        • 0.099% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.099% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.099% fail on Servos
    • 0.099% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.099% fail on Valves
    • 0.099% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.099% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.099% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.099% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.099% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.099% fail on Brake pads
  • 2.6% fail on Suspension (65% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.39% fail on Suspension arms (78% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.39% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (86% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.099% fail on Springs
      • 0.099% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.099% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.099% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.099% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.099% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.099% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 2.0% fail on Steering (45% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.89% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.20% fail on Other components
        • 0.099% fail on Steering component
        • 0.099% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.099% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.099% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.69% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.69% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.20% fail on Steering play
      • 0.099% fail on Steering box
      • 0.099% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (73% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Exhaust system (78% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.20% fail on Pipe
      • 0.099% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.099% fail on System
    • 0.30% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.30% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.30% fail on Seats
      • 0.30% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.099% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.20% fail on Doors
      • 0.099% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.099% fail on Door condition
      • 0.099% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.099% fail on Door condition
    • 0.099% fail on Chassis
      • 0.099% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.099% fail on Transmission
      • 0.099% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.099% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.099% fail on Body
      • 0.099% fail on Mounting fixings
  • 0.79% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (82% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.30% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.30% fail on Exhaust emissions (93% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Spark ignition (92% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Non catalyst emissions (90% better than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.49% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (69% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Seat belts (69% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Condition
      • 0.20% fail on Prescribed areas (80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.30% fail on Tyres (77% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Condition
    • 0.099% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.20% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.20% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.099% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.099% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.099% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.099% fail on Attachment
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