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FHV 950J

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,183 mi
Last recorded45,183 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHV 950J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 45,183 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 44,818 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 44,749 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 44,625 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 44,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 44,174 miles

Fuel system component leaking leaking fuel from rear of vehicle (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 42,872 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 41,271 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 39,104 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 36,485 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 36,483 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 33,841 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 33,841 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,013 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 32,996 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2008 32,386 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 31,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 31,718 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 31,494 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 31,038 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

water leak from waterpump aria

Pass 5 Aug 2005 31,038 miles

water leak from waterpump aria

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 950J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FHV 950J, 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 950J registered?

FHV 950J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 12 January 1971.

Is FHV 950J safe to buy?

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