MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,514 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
engine tick over a little high.
off side headlight slow to react when main beam is selected, also dim once lit up.
off side rear foot and hand brake efforts could be better.
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
engine tick over a little high.
off side headlight slow to react when main beam is selected, also dim once lit up.
off side rear foot and hand brake efforts could be better.
both front tyres deteriorating
removed expired tax and holder from drivers view / wiper sweep prior to test
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph TR6?
Based on 59,030 MOT tests across 5,951 vehicles.
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ELR 171J is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 1970 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 39,909 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 ELR 171J, 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 56 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was ELR 171J registered?
ELR 171J is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 10 November 1970.
Is ELR 171J safe to buy?
The MOT history for ELR 171J shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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