Does the Triumph TR6 fail the MOT on visibility more than it should?
The Triumph TR6 records 5.90 visibility failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 10.62 expected for a car of the same age mix: less than expected for its class and age (−4.72, 95% interval −5.50 to −3.95). It ranks 682 of 746 models on visibility (1 = most failures above expected).
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all models on visibility · check a Triumph TR6 by registration
What exactly fails on visibility?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Triumph TR6 is “Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen”, recorded 230 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 230 | 3.40 |
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 58 | 0.86 |
| Wiper not operating or missing | 45 | 0.67 |
| Wiper blade defective | 33 | 0.49 |
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 steering failures · Triumph TR6 suspension failures · Triumph TR6 tyres failures