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BCV 493K

1971 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

12,308 mi
Last recorded12,308 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCV 493K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 12,308 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 11,801 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 11,161 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 10,567 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 10,567 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 10,157 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 9,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front side repeater not working, but not part of test due to age

radiator bottom hose perished around jubilee clip

Fail 26 Jul 2017 9,165 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front side repeater not working, but not part of test due to age

radiator bottom hose perished around jubilee clip

Pass 4 Jul 2016 8,605 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 8,594 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 7,307 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 7,307 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 7,189 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 7,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 7,106 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 6,680 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 6,008 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 6,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 May 2009 5,465 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 4,527 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 3,885 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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BCV 493K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BCV 493K, 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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BCV 493K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 4 November 1971.

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