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HMU 244K

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,239 mi
Last recorded7,239 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMU 244K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 7,239 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 7,066 miles

Horn not working properly horn only works with ignition off, but pre 1973 so technically not required (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 6,931 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 6,657 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 6,657 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 5,943 miles

Nearside Rear driveshaft rubber protective covers perished

Offside Rear driveshaft rubber protective covers perished

Pass 17 May 2016 5,562 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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HMU 244K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 HMU 244K, 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 HMU 244K registered?

HMU 244K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 30 September 1971.

Is HMU 244K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMU 244K shows 7 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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