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HMV 226K

1971 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,819 mi
Last recorded49,819 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMV 226K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 49,819 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 48,610 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 46,032 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 46,032 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 44,236 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 43,340 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 41,714 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 39,156 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 35,992 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 35,992 miles

Anti-roll bar locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 32,684 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2012 32,683 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

centre mount broken but still supporting syst

Pass 21 Jun 2011 30,962 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 May 2010 27,144 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 24,969 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2008 22,516 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

unable to view pads

Pass 16 May 2008 22,516 miles

unable to view pads

Pass 23 May 2007 20,668 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 17,645 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 15,639 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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HMV 226K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HMV 226K, 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 HMV 226K registered?

HMV 226K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 16 September 1971.

Is HMV 226K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMV 226K shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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