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249 FLY

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,405 mi
Last recorded5,405 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration249 FLY
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 5,405 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 5,292 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 2,284 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 2,284 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 1,294 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 724 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 4,634 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 4,359 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 4,257 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 4,191 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 3,971 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 3,928 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 3,615 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 3,361 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph TR6?

Based on 59,030 MOT tests across 5,951 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
5,951
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,592
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,104
Stop lamp not working 1,042
Horn not working 887
brake binding 777
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249 FLY is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 42,509 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph TR6 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 249 FLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR6 typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 249 FLY registered?

249 FLY is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is 249 FLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 249 FLY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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