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KGO 495K

1971 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,860 mi
Last recorded93,860 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGO 495K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 93,860 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 93,585 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 93,331 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 93,113 miles

slight fault with washers switch

slight wear in steering/suspension

Fail 28 Feb 2017 93,113 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

slight fault with washers switch

slight wear in steering/suspension

Pass 30 Jun 2015 93,097 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 92,872 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 92,872 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 92,374 miles

slight noise/wear in rear wheel bearings

Fail 12 Nov 2012 92,374 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight noise/wear in rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Dec 2011 91,725 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 90,725 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 89,184 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 89,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 May 2008 89,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 88,536 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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KGO 495K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Green 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 KGO 495K, 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 KGO 495K registered?

KGO 495K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 4 October 1971.

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