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EAC 171K

1971 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,104 mi
Last recorded96,104 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAC 171K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 96,104 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 94,617 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 94,093 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2020 93,848 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 92,913 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 91,962 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 91,949 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 90,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 89,511 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 88,479 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 87,773 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 86,626 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 85,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steerig rack showing signs of wear

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 83,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 81,550 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 81,540 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 79,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 79,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 77,412 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 75,253 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 73,048 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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EAC 171K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EAC 171K, 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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EAC 171K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 14 September 1971.

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