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HHU 763K

1971 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

5,262 mi
Last recorded5,262 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHU 763K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 5,262 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 4,026 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 3,042 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 2,565 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 2,552 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 2,498 miles

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

differencial fluid leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 1,493 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 98,299 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 97,314 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 96,624 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front tyres on 3mm, sidewalls and shoulders cracking

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

n/s/f inner surface of disc badly scored

n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r wishbone bushes deteriorated

play in steering column

play in steering rack

Pass 21 Apr 2010 96,624 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front tyres on 3mm, sidewalls and shoulders cracking

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

n/s/f inner surface of disc badly scored

n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r wishbone bushes deteriorated

play in steering column

play in steering rack

Pass 15 May 2008 96,209 miles

front anti roll bar bushes perished

front top balljoint boots split

front tyres perished

general corrosion

nearside front brake back plate damaged catching disc & causing damage

nearside rfront tyre 3 mm

play in front trunnions

play in steering rack

rear anti roll bar bushes perished

rear brakes binding slightly

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear exhaust boxs split & slight blows

Fail 14 May 2008 96,209 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front anti roll bar bushes perished

front top balljoint boots split

front tyres perished

general corrosion

nearside front brake back plate damaged catching disc & causing damage

nearside rfront tyre 3 mm

play in front trunnions

play in steering rack

rear anti roll bar bushes perished

rear brakes binding slightly

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 8 May 2008 96,201 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Radius arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perrished

Pass 17 May 2006 95,555 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 95,555 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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HHU 763K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HHU 763K, 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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HHU 763K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 22 October 1971.

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