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812 RU

1971 Triumph TR6

Maroon Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

15,905 mi
Last recorded15,905 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration812 RU
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 15,905 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 13,577 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 12,477 miles

All grease nipples to joints require re-greasing.

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Some corrosion to nearside and offside sills, floor pans and chassis rails.

Fail 3 Jul 2015 12,436 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All grease nipples to joints require re-greasing.

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Some corrosion to nearside and offside sills, floor pans and chassis rails.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 10,629 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2014 10,625 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2013 9,272 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 8,097 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

nearside front and offside front wheel bearing have slight play

Pass 5 Nov 2010 7,355 miles

Oil leak

nearside front and offside front wheel has slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2009 5,538 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 5,447 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 3,290 miles

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 19 Jul 2007 1,282 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 8 Aug 2006 99,251 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 99,251 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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812 RU is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Maroon with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 812 RU, 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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812 RU is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 3 September 1971.

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