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ABW 343K

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,033 mi
Last recorded16,033 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 343K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 16,033 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 15,352 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 14,752 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 14,123 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 13,296 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 11,184 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 11,164 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 10,159 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 10,148 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 7,885 miles

slight damage o/s/r inner tyre wall

Pass 23 Mar 2011 6,741 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 6,308 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 5,467 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 5,158 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 5,158 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 5,451 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 4,400 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 4,431 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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ABW 343K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ABW 343K, 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 ABW 343K registered?

ABW 343K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 17 November 1971.

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The MOT history for ABW 343K shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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