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DCH 601J

1970 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,758 mi
Last recorded67,758 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCH 601J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 67,758 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 67,745 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2016 67,355 miles

Offside headlamp pattern poor

Fail 29 Jan 2014 67,113 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front lower trunion joint has slight play

offside front outer (inner wing) chassis slightly corroded

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 29 Jan 2014 67,113 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front lower trunion joint has slight play

offside front outer (inner wing) chassis slightly corroded

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 22 Jan 2013 66,837 miles

N/S Hand brake performance low.

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 66,830 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

N/S Hand brake performance low.

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 66,533 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 66,048 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 65,888 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 65,531 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 65,524 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 64,354 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 64,354 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 63,628 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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DCH 601J is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 39,909 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 DCH 601J, 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 56 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DCH 601J is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 16 September 1970.

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