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GPL 126K

1971 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,145 mi
Last recorded52,145 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPL 126K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 52,145 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 48,021 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 45,974 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area & rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 42,755 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 39,981 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 36,412 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 34,557 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 29,665 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 25,634 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 21,462 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Lower shock absorber 1 mounting nut loose

slight play in both front suspension lower trunions

slight play in both rear half shaft sliding joints and boots loose

Fail 11 May 2017 21,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure to trunion (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure to trunion (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Lower shock absorber 1 mounting nut loose

slight play in both rear half shaft sliding joints and boots loose

Pass 2 Jun 2016 17,818 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 May 2015 13,818 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 12,244 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rearinner uj has excessive play

offside rear inner uj has excessive play

Pass 3 Jun 2013 8,693 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 May 2013 8,536 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 6,802 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 6,696 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 6,667 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 6,522 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 6,407 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 6,354 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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GPL 126K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GPL 126K, 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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GPL 126K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 20 August 1971.

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