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KBY 169K

1971 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,033 mi
Last recorded60,033 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBY 169K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 60,033 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 59,487 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 59,485 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2017 59,454 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 59,442 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper park (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2015 59,364 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 59,364 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 59,081 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 58,564 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 58,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 57,801 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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KBY 169K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KBY 169K, 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 KBY 169K registered?

KBY 169K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is KBY 169K safe to buy?

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