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OCU 131J

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

2,790 mi
Last recorded2,790 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCU 131J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 2,790 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 151 miles

Offside out sill deteriorating

Pass 13 Aug 2016 99,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 98,712 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 98,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

general corrosion to floor pan

offside rear brake pipe insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2014 97,679 miles

Both front headlamp surrounds slightly insecure.

Both front wipers smearing screen slightly (Benefit of doubt given).

Coolant leak

Corrosion forming on both floor and chassis areas as well as front and rear inner wheel arch areas. None of which excessive.

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

N/S/R wheel noisy when rotated by hand.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 97,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Centre brake pipe very close to incorrectly positioned exhaust clamp. O/S/F brake pipe damp (Recommend attention soon).

Corrosion forming on both floor and chasis areas as well as front and rear inner wheel arch areas. None of which excessive.

Headlamp surrounds insecure slightly. All front suspension arm bushes perished. O/S/R inner driveshaft 1x bolt nylock inactive.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Main beam and indicator tell tale labelled incorrectly. Both front wipers smearing screen slightly (Benefit of doubt given).

Pass 25 May 2011 96,769 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 96,767 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2010 96,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to offside inner sill area and also rear suspension area

Pass 4 Apr 2009 95,862 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 95,862 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 95,350 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 95,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 94,141 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 92,631 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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OCU 131J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OCU 131J, 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 OCU 131J registered?

OCU 131J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 26 April 1971.

Is OCU 131J safe to buy?

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