MOT History from tests of petrol TRIUMPH TR6s year 1972

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Pass percent:78.74%

(The average a petrol TRIUMPH TR6 year 1972 passes without issue)

Based on:4,713 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	159
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	107
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	83
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	82
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	74
Registration plate lamp issues	51
Rear brake binding	45
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	41
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	39
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	34
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	32
Windscreen washer not working	30
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	29
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	22
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Rear brake application uneven	18
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	16
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	16
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	13
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	13
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Registration plate issues	12
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	11
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	10
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	10
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	9
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	8
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	8
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	8
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	8
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	8
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	8
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	8
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	7
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	7
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	6
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	6
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Front brake application uneven	6
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	6
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	5
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	5
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	5
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	5
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	5
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	5
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	5
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	4
Brake pipe excessively corroded	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	4
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	4
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	4
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Horn not working (1.6.2a)	4
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	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	159
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	107
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	83
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	82
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	74
Registration plate lamp issues	51
Rear brake binding	45
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	41
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	39
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	34
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	32
Windscreen washer not working	30
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	29
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	22
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Rear brake application uneven	18
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	16
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	16
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	13
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	13
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Registration plate issues	12
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	11
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	10
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	10
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	9
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	8
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	8
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	8
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	8
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	8
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	8
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	8
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	7
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	7
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	6
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	6
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Front brake application uneven	6
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	6
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	5
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	5
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	5
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	5
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	5
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	5
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	5
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	4
Brake pipe excessively corroded	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	4
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	4
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	4
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Horn not working (1.6.2a)	4
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4

MOT History from tests of petrol TRIUMPH TR6s year 1972

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