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157 HKP

1959 Triumph TR6

Orange Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,155 mi
Last recorded1,155 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1959 Triumph TR65,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration157 HKP
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1959
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 1,155 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 22 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 9,455 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 9,403 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 8,941 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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157 HKP is a 1959 Triumph TR6 in Orange with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1959 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 5,290 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 157 HKP, 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 67 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 157 HKP registered?

157 HKP is a 1959 Triumph TR6, first registered on 21 November 1959.

Is 157 HKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 157 HKP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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