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EKH 496J

1971 Triumph TR6

Brown Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,178 mi
Last recorded62,178 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKH 496J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2017 62,178 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 62,096 miles

DUE TO THE AGE OF THIS VEHICLE THE CHASSIS MAY BE THINNER IN THE THICKNESS OF THE METAL AND LESS THAN THAT OF A NEW ONE,INTERMITTANT HORN WORKING AT TIME OF TEST

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

SLIGHT STIFFNESS IN HANDBRAKE CABLE MOVEMENT

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 62,064 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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EKH 496J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Brown with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EKH 496J, 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 EKH 496J registered?

EKH 496J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 6 July 1971.

Is EKH 496J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKH 496J shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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