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KDT 279K

1971 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

9,977 mi
Last recorded9,977 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDT 279K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 9,977 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 9,938 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 9,859 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play off side rear wheel bearing slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play to top steering colum bushes

Fail 27 Jul 2022 9,859 miles

Direction indicator not working near side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted spring washers missing from top bolts (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted r clips missing from front brake pad pins (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Wheel bearing has slight play off side rear wheel bearing slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 9,575 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 9,395 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play off side rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 9,216 miles

off side rear wheel bearing slight play

slight wear to top steering collum bush

Pass 31 May 2017 9,050 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 8,693 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 8,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 8,454 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly cracked

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 8,438 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 8,385 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 8,249 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 7,876 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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KDT 279K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KDT 279K, 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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KDT 279K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 30 September 1971.

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