MOT History from tests of petrol TRIUMPH TR6s year 1970

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Pass percent:79.28%

(The average a petrol TRIUMPH TR6 year 1970 passes without issue)

Based on:5,869 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	219
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	123
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	120
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	88
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	84
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	68
Registration plate lamp issues	64
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	54
Rear brake binding	50
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	46
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	41
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	41
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	37
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	35
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	29
Windscreen washer not working	29
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	29
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	27
Rear brake application uneven	26
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	24
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	20
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	19
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	18
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	18
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Brake pipe excessively corroded	17
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	16
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	15
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	14
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	13
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	13
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	11
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	11
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	11
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	11
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	10
Registration plate issues	10
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	10
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	10
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	9
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	9
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	9
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	9
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	9
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	9
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	8
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	7
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	6
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	6
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	6
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\|	5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	5
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	5
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	5
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	5
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	5
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	4
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	4
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	4
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	4
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure \|2.1.5\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	4
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	4
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	4

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	219
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	123
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	120
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	88
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	84
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	68
Registration plate lamp issues	64
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	54
Rear brake binding	50
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	46
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	41
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	41
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	37
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	35
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	29
Windscreen washer not working	29
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	29
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	27
Rear brake application uneven	26
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	24
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	20
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	19
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	18
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	18
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Brake pipe excessively corroded	17
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	16
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	15
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	14
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	13
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	13
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	11
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	11
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	11
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	11
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	10
Registration plate issues	10
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	10
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	10
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	9
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	9
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	9
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	9
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	9
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	9
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	8
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	7
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	6
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	6
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	6
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\|	5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	5
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	5
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	5
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	5
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	5
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	4
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	4
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	4
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	4
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure \|2.1.5\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	4
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	4
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	4

MOT History from tests of petrol TRIUMPH TR6s year 1970

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