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ADU 475J

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

21,314 mi
Last recorded21,314 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADU 475J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 21,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush mounting bush perished (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished & starting to split (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush mounting bush perished (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight advanced play (2.6.2)

Oil leak general/various ()

wipers not self parking from second speed wiper blades slightly streaking,osr foot & parking brake slightly lazy,os h/lamp aim slightly high,horn tone muted,nsr tyre tread getting low,front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 8 May 2017 20,989 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight advanced (2.6.2)

Oil leak slight from engine & transmission ()

slight rear footbrake imbalance evident,washer jets poorly adjusted,wipers not self parking & slight streaking from wiper blades.

some steering suspension bushes starting to perish,front tyres starting to wear on inner edges,nsr tyre tread getting low

Pass 4 May 2016 20,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight advanced play (2.6.2)

osr foot & parking brake slightly lazy,

wiper self park function inop,oil leak,front tyres woearing on inner edges,

Pass 28 Apr 2015 19,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Fail 28 Apr 2015 19,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 18 Apr 2013 19,440 miles

advanced play in n/s/f hub bearing.

advanced play in o/s/r hub bearing.

wiper blades slightly smeary.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 19,145 miles

oil leaks,slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing,advanced play and slight noise from o/s/r wheel beaing.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 19,145 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

oil leaks,slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing,advanced play and slight noise from o/s/r wheel beaing.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,016 miles

slight oil leaks,advanced play in n/s/f hub bearing,slight play in n/s/r hub bearing,advanced play in o/s/r hub bearing.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 17,538 miles

slight play in n/s/f hub bearing,advanced play in o/s/r hub bearing.

Fail 29 Apr 2010 17,538 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2009 15,951 miles

all tyres wearing low.

slight engine oil leaks,slight play in o/s/r hub bearing.

Pass 1 May 2008 15,076 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges,n/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 14,877 miles

slight front & rear oil leaks,speedo cable fowling exhaust,slight play in rear hub bearings.

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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ADU 475J 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 78.6%.

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 ADU 475J, 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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ADU 475J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 6 July 1971.

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