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HPE 598K

1971 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,809 mi
Last recorded86,809 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPE 598K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 86,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central join area (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 86,782 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mounting area - marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central join area (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 86,427 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside & nearside borderline (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside borderline (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 85,873 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 85,443 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 85,217 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 84,920 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 84,859 miles

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 84,513 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 83,989 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 83,146 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 83,146 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 82,469 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 81,930 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

petrol filler cap seal startingf to split

Pass 21 Jul 2014 81,624 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 81,281 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 80,887 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 80,413 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 79,541 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 78,560 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 78,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HPE 598K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HPE 598K, 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 HPE 598K registered?

HPE 598K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 October 1971.

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