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CYC 185J

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,574 mi
Last recorded22,574 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYC 185J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 22,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake has excess travel

offside front headlamp is a sealed beam unit and nearside front is a halogen unit.

squeeling noise front steering column top bush area

Fail 30 Jul 2012 22,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake has excess travel

offside front headlamp is a sealed beam unit and nearside front is a halogen unit.

squeeling noise front steering column top bush area

Pass 1 Aug 2011 21,556 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front headlamp is a sealed beam unit and nearside front is a halogen unit

play in offside front suspension lwer trunion mounting bushes

Pass 25 Jun 2010 20,358 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 18,437 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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CYC 185J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CYC 185J, 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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What year was CYC 185J registered?

CYC 185J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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