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EKA 813K

1971 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,261 mi
Last recorded96,261 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKA 813K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 96,261 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 96,261 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 96,162 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 95,665 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 95,508 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 94,932 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 93,108 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 93,082 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 91,430 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 91,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 May 2009 91,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 May 2008 91,381 miles

N/SR tyre side walls slightly cracked.

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

Play in nsr driveshaft differential bearing.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 91,113 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 91,109 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 89,193 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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EKA 813K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EKA 813K, 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 EKA 813K registered?

EKA 813K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 31 December 1971.

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