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JBY 16K

1971 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,034 mi
Last recorded16,034 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 16K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 16,034 miles

both front and o/s/r wheel bearings have slight play

front springs corroding

front suspension bushes deteriorating

fuel pipes have corrosion

o/s/r shock bush slightly worn

slight oil leak

various areas have surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2016 15,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear wheel bearings slight play

front springs corroding

front suspension arm bushes perishing

fuel lines corroding

slight oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 45,747 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all 4 tyres fittedto vehicle perishing

Fail 30 Apr 2015 45,747 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all 4 tyres fittedto vehicle perishing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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JBY 16K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JBY 16K, 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 JBY 16K registered?

JBY 16K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 24 August 1971.

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