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MEF 671J

1971 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

92,714 mi
Last recorded92,714 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEF 671J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 92,714 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 92,402 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 91,982 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 91,784 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 91,027 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 90,572 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 89,454 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 89,454 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 88,517 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 87,492 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 87,492 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 86,750 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 86,750 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 85,643 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 84,544 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 84,544 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 83,531 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 81,966 miles

front exhaust joint minor blow

front numberplate slightly insecure

nearside and offside inner sill body mount areas corroding

nearside and offside rear inner sills suspension mount areas corroding

nearside front anti-roll bar mount plate slightly insecure

offside front door skin fracture - upper hinge area

offside front mirror mounts slightly insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2011 77,639 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

minor blow from exhaust joints

wiper arms - play

Fail 20 Jun 2011 77,639 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

clutch pedal excessive side play - STRONG ADVICE

horn operates independant of horn switch with vehicle front raised - further investigation recommended

minor blow from exhaust joints

throttle pedal movement - mount insecure - STRONG ADVICE

wiper arms - play

Pass 24 Jun 2010 74,476 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 74,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 74,425 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 74,120 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 73,559 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 72,208 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2006 72,208 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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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MEF 671J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,500cc 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 MEF 671J, 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 MEF 671J registered?

MEF 671J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 March 1971.

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