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VKV 54J

1976 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,042 mi
Last recorded87,042 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1976 Triumph TR653,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKV 54J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 87,042 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 87,005 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2017 86,991 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 86,947 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 18 Aug 2016 86,933 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 23 Jul 2014 86,914 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 86,859 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 86,831 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 86,772 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 86,772 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 86,726 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 86,692 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 86,664 miles

slight movement in top of steering column

Pass 25 May 2007 86,638 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 86,609 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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VKV 54J is a 1976 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1976 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 53,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKV 54J, 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 50 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VKV 54J registered?

VKV 54J is a 1976 Triumph TR6, first registered on 2 February 1976.

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