Does the Triumph TR6 fail the MOT on steering more than it should?
The Triumph TR6 records 5.76 steering failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 7.60 expected for a car of the same age mix: less than expected for its class and age (−1.84, 95% interval −2.49 to −1.18). It ranks 461 of 640 models on steering (1 = most failures above expected).
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all models on steering · check a Triumph TR6 by registration
What exactly fails on steering?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Triumph TR6 is “Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated”, recorded 172 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | 172 | 2.54 |
| Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 133 | 1.97 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 6,765 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Other pages for this model
Triumph TR6 by postcode area · Triumph TR6 body, chassis and structure failures · Triumph TR6 brakes failures · Triumph TR6 lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Triumph TR6 noise, emissions and leaks failures · Triumph TR6 seat belts and airbags failures · Triumph TR6 suspension failures · Triumph TR6 tyres failures · Triumph TR6 visibility failures