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DTG 790J

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,892 mi
Last recorded17,892 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTG 790J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 17,892 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 17,890 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 17,785 miles

2 x nuts missing from rear gearbox mounting

Oil leak

latches stiff for both seats

Fail 18 May 2012 17,784 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

2 x nuts missing from rear gearbox mounting

Oil leak

latches stiff for both seats

Pass 23 Jul 2010 17,740 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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DTG 790J 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 DTG 790J, 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 DTG 790J registered?

DTG 790J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 6 May 1971.

Is DTG 790J safe to buy?

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