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EMF 453J

1971 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

25,686 mi
Last recorded25,686 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMF 453J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 25,686 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 25,686 miles

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r inner arch/floor corroded

o/s/f floor pan corroded

under body/chassis corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 24,730 miles

Corrosion to some suspension components

Corrosion to undercarriage , chassis & components & has had repairs

Exhaust blow at centre joints

Oil leak ()

Undercarriage has been undersealed

Fail 19 Apr 2018 24,730 miles

Corrosion to some suspension components

Corrosion to undercarriage , chassis & components & has had repairs

Exhaust blow at centre joints

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak ()

Undercarriage has been undersealed

Pass 20 Apr 2017 24,593 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

corrosion to floors & inner sills & has had repairs

corrosion to some suspension components

corrosion to undercarriage, chassis & cfomponrnts

horn comes on when turning

sealer over undercarriage

Fail 3 Apr 2017 24,586 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint areas (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings track rod at rack (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to floors, inner sills & has been repaired

corrosion to some suspension components

corrosion to undercarriage, chassis & components

horn coming on when turning steering wheel

oil leaks

os steering track rod has movement at rack

undercarriage has been undersealed

Pass 27 Apr 2016 24,361 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

corrosion to floors, inner sills & has been repaired

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to undercarriage, chassis & components

nsr inner sill badly corroded

play at steering rack mounts

undercarriage has been undersealed

Fail 22 Apr 2016 24,354 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

corrosion to floors, inner sills & has been repaired

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to undercarriage, chassis & components

nsr inner sill badly corroded

play at steering rack mounts

undercarriage has been undersealed

Pass 25 Jul 2014 24,326 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes at rear corroded

corrosion to inner wheel arches & undersealed

corrosion to some suspension components

corrosion to under bonnet areas & has been treated

corrosion to undercarriage & chassis

play at both sides steering rack

restoration repairs to undercarriage & has been undersealed

Fail 25 Jul 2014 24,324 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes at rear corroded

corrosion to inner wheel arches & undersealed

corrosion to some suspension components

corrosion to under bonnet areas & has been treated

corrosion to undercarriage & chassis

play at both sides steering rack

restoration repairs to undercarriage & has been undersealed

Pass 21 Nov 2012 24,290 miles

some suspension bushes splitting

Oil leak

corrosion & repairs to undercarriage & chassis

corrosion in engine compartment

corrosion to suspension components

damage to exhaust

knock heard from osr but no play found

nsr brake binding slightly

play at steering column

slight blow at centre exhaust joints

Pass 26 Nov 2011 24,218 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

bar between rear silencers snapped

corrosion & repairs to undercarriage & chassis

damage to exhaust

front suspension bushes splitting esp nsf upper

some gearbox bell housing nuts loose

Fail 13 Nov 2010 24,139 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

corrosion to undercarraige

steering rack mounts worn

Pass 13 Nov 2010 24,139 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to undercarraige

steering rack mounts worn

Pass 5 Dec 2009 23,928 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to chassis & undercarrage

general corrosion all over

steering rack mounts worn

Pass 13 Dec 2008 23,726 miles

both rear closing sills corroded

nearside front chassis corroding

Fail 13 Dec 2008 23,726 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

both rear closing sills corroded

nearside front chassis corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2007 23,346 miles

brake hoses perished

general corrosion to underside

Pass 25 Nov 2006 22,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

car difficult to test due to age

general corrosion to undercariage †play at both sides steering rack †

Pass 1 Dec 2005 22,355 miles

corrosion to chassis & undercariage †engine oil leaks †slight play in osf wheel bearing †general corrosion to suspension components

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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EMF 453J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EMF 453J, 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 EMF 453J registered?

EMF 453J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 19 January 1971.

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