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GVO 155J

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,549 mi
Last recorded98,549 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 155J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 98,549 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2023 98,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2023 98,089 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 96,368 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 96,276 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 95,617 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 95,059 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 92,201 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 89,839 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 88,216 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 86,447 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 84,182 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 82,704 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 82,499 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 82,309 miles

advise front king pins slight play and nsf bush below king pin slight play

Pass 30 Apr 2009 82,284 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 82,164 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

nsf tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Apr 2008 82,164 miles

nsf tyre starting to perish

Pass 27 Apr 2007 82,032 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 82,032 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 81,706 miles

advise slight play in front trunons

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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GVO 155J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GVO 155J, 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 GVO 155J registered?

GVO 155J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is GVO 155J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVO 155J shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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