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KUW 302K

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,935 mi
Last recorded28,935 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUW 302K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 28,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

slight play in steering column top bush

Fail 1 Jul 2025 28,934 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

slight play in steering column top bush

Pass 26 Jul 2023 28,788 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 28,714 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

offside rear hand brake slow

Pass 13 Apr 2018 28,580 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 28,133 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 28,133 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 28,091 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 27,594 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 26,815 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 26,783 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 26,783 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 26,148 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 24,067 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 23,558 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 22,699 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 22,592 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 21,975 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 302K 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 KUW 302K, 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 KUW 302K registered?

KUW 302K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 8 November 1971.

Is KUW 302K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUW 302K shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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