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EPJ 430J

1971 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,975 mi
Last recorded93,975 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPJ 430J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 93,975 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 93,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 93,422 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake imbalance of 20%.

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 93,307 miles

Front foot brake imbalanced by 20%.

Near-side rear wheel bearing noisy: not rough in operation.

Fail 28 Jul 2011 93,277 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 93,090 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 92,589 miles

front brakes imbalanced 15%.

Fail 30 Apr 2009 92,574 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 92,453 miles

Slight free movement in near-side rear half shaft U.J.assembly.

Fail 5 Jul 2007 92,453 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight free movement in near-side rear half shaft U.J.assembly.

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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EPJ 430J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EPJ 430J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EPJ 430J registered?

EPJ 430J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 26 January 1971.

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