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KUW 292K

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,265 mi
Last recorded84,265 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUW 292K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 84,265 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 84,242 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Locking device missing from lower suspension nut

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 83,922 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 81,840 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 81,220 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 80,595 miles

Nearside Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

fuel pipe slight kinked at front

Fail 25 Aug 2016 80,595 miles

Nearside Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

fuel pipe slight kinked at front

Fail 26 Aug 2015 79,664 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 79,664 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 78,561 miles

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 78,561 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 78,005 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 78,004 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 76,954 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 76,953 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 74,604 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 74,604 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 73,391 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 73,390 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 72,496 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 71,914 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 70,655 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 69,412 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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KUW 292K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KUW 292K, 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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KUW 292K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 21 October 1971.

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