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JLF 170K

1971 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,918 mi
Last recorded35,918 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLF 170K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 35,918 miles

movement at steering wheel.

windscreen washers.

Pass 24 Apr 2018 35,907 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 35,890 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement various. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 35,884 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement various. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 35,875 miles

play at steering wheel.

Fail 26 Feb 2016 36,866 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 35,511 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres cracking and wearing inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2015 35,511 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres cracking and wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2014 35,230 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 35,067 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 May 2011 34,380 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 34,380 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 32,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front lower trunion slight play

Pass 13 Feb 2008 31,683 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 30,575 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 29,010 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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JLF 170K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 JLF 170K, 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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JLF 170K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 6 September 1971.

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