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HMV 669K

1971 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

20,174 mi
Last recorded20,174 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMV 669K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 20,174 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Fail 19 Aug 2019 20,162 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Pass 24 Aug 2018 20,076 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 19,788 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 19 Jul 2016 19,679 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 19,675 miles

Headlamp aim too high offside and nearside (1.8)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 19,466 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 19,455 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 18,209 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 18,052 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 18,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 17,867 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 17,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

underside showing signs of corrosion ///

Fail 6 May 2011 17,475 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

underside showing signs of corrosion ///

Pass 26 May 2010 17,089 miles

underside showing signs of corrosion ///

Fail 26 May 2010 17,089 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

underside showing signs of corrosion ///

Pass 28 May 2009 16,836 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 16,836 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2008 16,488 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 16,488 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 May 2007 15,890 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 15,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2006 14,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 669K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 669K, 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 669K registered?

HMV 669K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 12 November 1971.

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