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GVO 270J

1971 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,801 mi
Last recorded42,801 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 270J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 42,801 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 42,010 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 41,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 39,881 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 39,141 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 38,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 36,602 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2014 35,724 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 34,849 miles

slight wear in rack mounts

Pass 15 Nov 2012 33,962 miles

slight wear in rear bearings

slight wear in steering

Pass 11 Nov 2011 33,101 miles

offside wisnbone bush perishing

slight play in rear bearings

slight play in steering

Pass 25 Nov 2010 32,458 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 32,449 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 31,346 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 31,346 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 30,747 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 29,475 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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GVO 270J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 270J, 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 GVO 270J registered?

GVO 270J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is GVO 270J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVO 270J shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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