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DGN 171H

1970 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,875 mi
Last recorded12,875 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGN 171H
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 12,875 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 12,875 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams switch faulty (4.1.3 (b))

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 11,286 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 11,206 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 9,831 miles

Centre Rear Steering pivot point has slight play lower trunion (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear hub splines need attention

Offside Rear splines need attention

upper steering column coupling fouls heater hose slightly

Fail 14 Jul 2016 9,831 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low dip beam (1.8)

Centre Rear Steering pivot point has slight play lower trunion (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear hub splines need attention

Offside Headlamp aim too low dip beam (1.8)

Offside Rear splines need attention

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

upper steering column coupling fouls heater hose slightly

Pass 27 May 2015 8,452 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 8,452 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 7,916 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 7,916 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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DGN 171H is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DGN 171H, 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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What year was DGN 171H registered?

DGN 171H is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 May 1970.

Is DGN 171H safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGN 171H shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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