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BKN 640K

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

3,028 mi
Last recorded3,028 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKN 640K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 3,028 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 3,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2016 510 miles

All tyres are perished

Diff wet with oil

Engine oil leaks

O/s/f upper arm dust cover is split but not leaking grease

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 9 Nov 2016 510 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres are perished

Diff wet with oil

Engine oil leaks

O/s/f upper arm dust cover is split but not leaking grease

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jul 2015 372 miles

all tyres are perished

diff leaking oil

engine oil leaks

both front shock lower bolts is held on by only a couple of threads due to bolts being to short

Fail 30 Jun 2015 372 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

o/s/r suspension top mount has slight play

all tyres are perished

diff leaking oil

engine oil leaks

both front shock lower bolts is held on by only a couple of threads due to bolts being to short

Pass 23 May 2014 27,457 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 26,687 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,562 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 26,560 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2007 26,174 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 26,153 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play to steering column

Pass 21 Mar 2006 25,954 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 25,954 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

slight engine and transmission oil leak

slight play to steering column

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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BKN 640K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BKN 640K, 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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BKN 640K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 December 1971.

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