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DTD 283J

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

13,634 mi
Last recorded13,634 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTD 283J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 13,634 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 11,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 11,803 miles

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 11,624 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 10,815 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 10,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 10,149 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 9,432 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 8,440 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 8,368 miles

Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 8,368 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 8,254 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 8,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 7,823 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 7,757 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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DTD 283J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red 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 DTD 283J, 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 DTD 283J registered?

DTD 283J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 March 1971.

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