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GPK 526K

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,163 mi
Last recorded85,163 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPK 526K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 85,163 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 30 Nov 2012 85,151 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 25 Apr 2009 85,100 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 85,100 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 84,989 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 84,989 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

n/s/r s/a damp

slight play n/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 21 Apr 2007 84,892 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 84,646 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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GPK 526K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GPK 526K, 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 GPK 526K registered?

GPK 526K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is GPK 526K safe to buy?

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