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NPX 257J

1971 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,669 mi
Last recorded90,669 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPX 257J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 90,669 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 90,603 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 90,349 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

n/s rear tyre cut in tread pattern

Fail 20 Apr 2013 90,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

n/s rear tyre cut in tread pattern

Pass 22 Oct 2011 89,783 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 89,539 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 8,509 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 8,509 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 87,618 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 86,709 miles

both anti roll bar mountings worn

both front tyres perished

both inner and outter sills corroded

steering system has slighht free play as steering wheel

Fail 7 Oct 2006 86,709 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Both front anti roll bar moutings worn .

Both front tyres tread perished.

Both inner sills corroded near side not welded.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 86,503 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 86,485 miles

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

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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NPX 257J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NPX 257J, 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 NPX 257J registered?

NPX 257J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 June 1971.

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