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GPF 727J

1970 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,274 mi
Last recorded63,274 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPF 727J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 63,274 miles

Off side rear outer sill rusted through.

Very small oil leak from engine.

Pass 10 Apr 2018 62,950 miles

modified brake hoses fitted

offside rear outer wing corrode where it bolts to sill

oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2018 62,950 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

modified brake hoses fitted

offside rear outer wing corrode where it bolts to sill

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2016 62,893 miles

corrosion offside outer sill body section

oil leak

slight lift steering rack

Fail 17 May 2016 62,893 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion offside outer sill body section

oil leak

slight lift steering rack

Pass 13 May 2015 62,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion to chassis

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear outer seal corroded

play in nearside front inner rack socket

play in offside front inner rack socket

Pass 6 Jun 2014 62,428 miles

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

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

corrosion offside rear inner arch

corrosion offside rear outer sill

gerneral surface corrosion chassis

oil leak

slight lift steering rack

slight play both steering rack sockets

Pass 15 May 2013 62,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

clutch slave cylinder possibly leaking

slight lift steering rack

slight play both steering rack inner sockets

Fail 10 May 2013 61,976 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

clutch slave cylinder possibly leaking

slight lift steering rack

slight play both steering rack inner sockets

Pass 25 May 2012 62,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fluid leak clutch slave cylinder

slight play steering rack

Fail 24 May 2012 62,723 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fluid leak clutch slave cylinder

slight play steering rack

Pass 20 May 2011 61,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fluid leak clutch slave cylinder

Pass 24 May 2010 61,006 miles

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

Fail 24 May 2010 61,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

Pass 5 May 2009 60,102 miles

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

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

Oil leak

cracks within tread pattern rear tyres

slight play steering rack (lift)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 60,102 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

cracks within tread pattern rear tyres

slight play steering rack (lift)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 60,026 miles

both rear tyres ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

corrosion offside rear outer sill

deap cracks offside rear tyre cannot see cords

general surface corrosion on chassis and floor pan

slght lift steering rack

slight play both inner steering rack sockets

slight play nearside front lower king pin

Pass 31 Aug 2006 59,970 miles

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

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

slight lift steering rack

slight play both inner rack sockets

surface corrosion chassis front to rear

surface corrosion floor pan front to rear

Fail 21 Aug 2006 59,951 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

corrosion nearside and offside middle floor sections

general corrosion on floors front to rear

slight lift steering rack

slight play both inner steering rack sockets

surface corrosion on chassis both offside and nearside front to rear sections

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 727J is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1970 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 39,909 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 GPF 727J, 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 56 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GPF 727J is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 19 August 1970.

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