CarVerify

Free Car Check

FOY 277J

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,206 mi
Last recorded66,206 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOY 277J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 66,206 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 66,206 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 66,193 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 66,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2017 66,156 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2016 66,075 miles

rear diff slight oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all upper & lower bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 66,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all upper & lower bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2015 65,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

rear diff oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2015 65,982 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both front inner sills getting rusty

front ball joint boots perished

front suspension bushes perished

rear diff oil leak

rear seat floor getting rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2014 65,963 miles

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

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

all front suspension bushes perrished

engine oil leak

front inner sills getting rusty

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear diff oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2014 69,563 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

all front suspension bushes perrished

engine oil leak

front inner sills getting rusty

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear diff oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 65,929 miles

all front suspension bushes perished

both rear wheel bearings slight play

engine oil leak

front ends of inner sills rusty

n/s/f wiper rubber split at ends

n/s/r brake slightly binding

n/s/r shock leaking

rear diff oil leaks

Fail 9 Oct 2013 65,929 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all front suspension bushes perished

both rear wheel bearings slight play

engine oil leak

front ends of inner sills rusty

n/s/f wiper rubber split at ends

n/s/r brake slightly binding

n/s/r shock leaking

rear diff oil leaks

Pass 3 Oct 2012 65,821 miles

All front suspension bushes perished

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside rear shock slightly leaking

Fail 15 Jul 2006 63,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

slight corosion to underside of vehicle . at suspension moount areas on chassis

Pass 15 Jul 2006 63,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight corosion to underside of vehicle . at suspension moount areas on chassis

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
Full Triumph TR6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FOY 277J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FOY 277J, 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

How do I check the history of FOY 277J?

You can check the full history of FOY 277J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FOY 277J registered?

FOY 277J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 19 January 1971.

Is FOY 277J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOY 277J shows 16 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FOY 277J have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FOY 277J. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.