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JGP 243K

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,955 mi
Last recorded63,955 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGP 243K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 63,955 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front ones (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear diff bushes have play

Pass 9 Jul 2020 63,760 miles

Gearbox mounting defective rear diff bushes ()

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Jul 2020 63,760 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission rear diff dripping on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective rear diff bushes ()

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Jul 2019 63,705 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 63,531 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Fail 4 Jun 2018 63,531 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 1 Jun 2017 63,461 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak engine and gearbox oil leaks ()

Rear Oil leak differential seal ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 63,333 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 63,157 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 63,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 63,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 62,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 62,747 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 62,243 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 62,074 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

all tyres starting to perish.

Fail 27 May 2010 62,074 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

all tyres starting to perish.

Pass 15 May 2009 61,808 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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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JGP 243K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JGP 243K, 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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JGP 243K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 24 November 1971.

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