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DAC 898J

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,666 mi
Last recorded91,666 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAC 898J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 91,666 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 91,652 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

headlight aim not checked

Pass 9 Mar 2009 91,611 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 91,603 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 91,377 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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DAC 898J 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 60%.

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 DAC 898J, 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 DAC 898J registered?

DAC 898J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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