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ERL 178K

1971 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,814 mi
Last recorded88,814 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERL 178K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 88,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Diff leaking

Fail 10 May 2017 88,814 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Diff leaking

Pass 19 May 2016 87,966 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear slight play n/s/r hub

Pass 18 May 2015 87,616 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 36,502 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 May 2013 34,817 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 34,817 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2012 81,914 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 May 2012 81,806 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 80,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight imbalance rear brakes

slight movement in steering column

Fail 24 May 2011 80,928 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight imbalance rear brakes

slight movement in steering column

Pass 21 May 2008 80,661 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 60,661 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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ERL 178K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ERL 178K, 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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ERL 178K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 17 September 1971.

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