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MCW 69J

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,343 mi
Last recorded69,343 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCW 69J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 69,343 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 68,598 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 68,297 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 68,297 miles

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 67,895 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack joint

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 67,889 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack joint

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 67,467 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 66,146 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 66,089 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 65,923 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012

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

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

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

battery insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2010 65,866 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 65,761 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 65,556 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 65,487 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 65,345 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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MCW 69J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 MCW 69J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MCW 69J registered?

MCW 69J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 11 June 1971.

Is MCW 69J safe to buy?

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