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MCY 278J

1971 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,116 mi
Last recorded2,116 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 278J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 2,116 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 2,116 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated manifold to servo (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn diff mounting insecure (2.4.G.4d) DANGEROUS

Steering component fractured and unserviceable steering column (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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MCY 278J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MCY 278J, 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 MCY 278J registered?

MCY 278J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is MCY 278J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCY 278J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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