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JLP 261K

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,243 mi
Last recorded13,243 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLP 261K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 13,243 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 13,243 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both headlamps (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 13,059 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 11,957 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 10,811 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 10,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 9,885 miles

Nearside front suspension top arm rear bush worn & slight

Pass 22 Oct 2015 9,190 miles

Near side inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2014 8,663 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 8,070 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 7,703 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 7,692 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 7,324 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 6,441 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 5,945 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 5,006 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 3,677 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 3,461 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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JLP 261K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JLP 261K, 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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JLP 261K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 21 September 1971.

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