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LWY 404K

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

80,912 mi
Last recorded80,912 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWY 404K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 80,912 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 79,621 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 79,165 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 78,248 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 77,758 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 77,330 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 77,330 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 76,767 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 76,701 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 76,432 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 76,379 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 76,378 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 76,327 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 76,311 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 76,306 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 76,289 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 May 2011 76,289 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 May 2010 76,175 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2010 76,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2009 75,835 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre started to wear on outer edge

Fail 21 Apr 2009 75,835 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre started to wear on outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2008 75,528 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 75,196 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2007 75,196 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2006 75,090 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 74,958 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 74,958 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LWY 404K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LWY 404K, 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 LWY 404K registered?

LWY 404K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 28 September 1971.

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