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UAU 231H

1970 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,004 mi
Last recorded91,004 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAU 231H
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 91,004 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 89,660 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 89,228 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 89,019 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 88,325 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 88,128 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 88,128 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 87,955 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 87,948 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 87,680 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 24 May 2012 87,672 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

high tell tell lamp inop

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 6 Apr 2011 87,604 miles

n/s/f track rod end rubber cover split

Pass 7 Apr 2010 87,542 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 31 Mar 2009 86,215 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 85,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 84,791 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 84,095 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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UAU 231H is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1970 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 39,909 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 UAU 231H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UAU 231H registered?

UAU 231H is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 10 April 1970.

Is UAU 231H safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAU 231H shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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