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APN 509K

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,938 mi
Last recorded62,938 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPN 509K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 62,938 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

ball joints and track rod gaiters condition

Pass 9 Oct 2015 62,130 miles

nearside front hub slight play

nearside trackrod gaiter

offside lower trunnion slight wear

rear shocks condition

top balljoint gaiters

Pass 6 Sep 2014 61,346 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front slight hub play

nearside rear slight hub play

Pass 24 Apr 2012 61,269 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 61,263 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 May 2010 61,214 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2009 61,203 miles

All front and rear suspension components and chassis front to rear are all starting to corrode but not excessive enough to fail at time of test

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2008 61,170 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front steering rack gaiters starting to perish

Fail 2 Apr 2008 61,169 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front steering rack gaiters starting to perish

Pass 28 Mar 2007 61,109 miles

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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APN 509K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 APN 509K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was APN 509K registered?

APN 509K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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