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GPF 501J

1971 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,987 mi
Last recorded89,987 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPF 501J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 89,987 miles

Offside rear shock absorber leaking

Oil leaks

Tyres perrished

Pass 20 Apr 2016 89,843 miles

drive line locking in reverse

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded b post area

oil leak

tyres perrished and cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2014 89,746 miles

Oil leak

front suspension wishbones bushes perrished and split

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded at front(B post area)

tyres perrished and cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2013 89,561 miles

both sides front track rod ends dust covers perrished

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded at front

offside rear shock absorber leaking

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 16 May 2012 89,394 miles

both sides track rod ends rubber dust covers perrished

heater hose perrished and leaking

lift at steering wheel(suspect column lower pinch bolt area)

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded at front

Pass 11 Apr 2011 89,108 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 88,382 miles

both sides front wishbones inner bushes perished(no excessive play)

offside B post corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2008 87,396 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 3 Sep 2008 87,395 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 18 Aug 2007 86,833 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 86,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 85,863 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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GPF 501J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GPF 501J, 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 GPF 501J registered?

GPF 501J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 4 January 1971.

Is GPF 501J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPF 501J shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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