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HMY 349K

1971 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,610 mi
Last recorded88,610 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMY 349K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 88,610 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 87,560 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017 87,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 86,978 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

diff leaking

Fail 4 Jul 2016 86,978 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

diff leaking

Pass 12 Jun 2015 86,985 miles

Both steering rack bushes allowing movement.

Engine oil leak.

Gearbox leaking.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake application slightly uneven.27%

Rear differenial leaking.

Slight play in N/S/F lower trunion.

Fail 9 Jun 2015 86,975 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both steering rack bushes allowing movement.

Engine oil leak.

Gearbox leaking.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake application slightly uneven.27%

Rear differenial leaking.

Slight play in N/S/F lower trunion.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 86,975 miles

Both wipers getting poor.

N/S/F floor area getting rusty.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S/F floor area getting rusty.

O/S/R floor area getting rusty.

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 13 Jun 2014 86,975 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Both wipers getting poor.

N/S/F floor area getting rusty.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S/F floor area getting rusty.

O/S/R floor area getting rusty.

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 29 May 2013 86,975 miles

O/S/F and N/S/F floor areas getting rusty.

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

Rear axle leaking oil.

Pass 25 May 2012 85,645 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 1,034 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 83,486 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 82,249 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 80,757 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 79,395 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 76,980 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 76,469 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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HMY 349K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HMY 349K, 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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HMY 349K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 27 October 1971.

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