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977 VPD

1970 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,372 mi
Last recorded58,372 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration977 VPD
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 58,372 miles

drivers seat adjuster stiff

Pass 25 Jul 2023 53,696 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 50,994 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 50,994 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected wiper switch (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 48,007 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 45,311 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 42,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight end-float felt at steering wheel

Pass 26 Jul 2018 41,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing taped

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 41,255 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing taped

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 37,035 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust fouling

Fail 17 Jul 2017 37,034 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing lower trunion and bushes (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust fouling

Pass 1 Jul 2016 30,799 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres x 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 30,799 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres x 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 26,946 miles

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

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 21,183 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 16,418 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 16,415 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2011 13,356 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 9,697 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 9,697 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2009 1,499 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 95,094 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 89,719 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 89,669 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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977 VPD is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 39,909 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 977 VPD, 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 56 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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977 VPD is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 2 November 1970.

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