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FHV 1J

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,593 mi
Last recorded32,593 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHV 1J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 32,593 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear slight play in driveshaft uj

Offside Front slight play in kingpin bush

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 31,395 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 31,252 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 May 2014 30,682 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 30,267 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 29,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 29,199 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,885 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 28,881 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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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FHV 1J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FHV 1J, 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 FHV 1J registered?

FHV 1J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is FHV 1J safe to buy?

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