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DHU 6K

1971 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,013 mi
Last recorded89,013 miles
Recorded on1 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHU 6K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2017 89,013 miles

creaking noise osf suspension area/ origin not found

oil leak around clutch slave cylinder area

Pass 14 Apr 2016 88,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 87,971 miles

oil leak around clutch slave cylinder area

slight brake bind nsf brake

Pass 11 Apr 2014 87,536 miles

creaking fron offside front upper suspension arm, no excessive movement

Fail 10 Apr 2014 87,496 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

creaking fron offside front upper suspension arm, no excessive movement

Pass 3 Aug 2012 87,051 miles

creak from osf anti roll bar link.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 86,834 miles

creaking noise osf suspension area / origin not found

Fail 29 Jun 2011 86,797 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

creaking noise osf suspension area / origin not found

Pass 3 Jun 2010 86,690 miles

creaking noise osf / origin not found

Pass 3 Jun 2009 86,547 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 86,421 miles

creaking noise osf suspension origin not found

drivers wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Apr 2007 86,118 miles

creaking noise from osf lower suspension/ trunnion area when jacking/ when braking

Fail 24 Apr 2007 86,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

creaking noise from osf lower trunnion /area when jacking vehicle/ when braking

osf main beam/ lamp fillament starts to smoke when main beam selected

washer switch working but intermittent operation

Pass 5 May 2006 85,650 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 85,650 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

creaking from front os /origin not found

nsf door mirror loose likely to become insecure

slight play osf and nsf steering rack

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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DHU 6K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DHU 6K, 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 DHU 6K registered?

DHU 6K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 27 August 1971.

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