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1971 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,100 mi
Last recorded92,100 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADD 491K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2012 92,100 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 92,100 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 91,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel smell but no leak found

Fail 17 Jun 2011 91,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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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ADD 491K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ADD 491K, 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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ADD 491K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 12 October 1971.

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