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OVX 727K

1971 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,821 mi
Last recorded54,821 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVX 727K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 54,821 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2025 54,047 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 53,620 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 51,886 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 51,782 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 51,782 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 51,747 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 51,747 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 51,142 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 May 2013 51,142 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 50,711 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 50,711 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 49,944 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 49,944 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 49,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 49,384 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 48,343 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 48,343 miles

Rear Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 46,930 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 46,930 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 41,761 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 50,480 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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OVX 727K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OVX 727K, 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 OVX 727K registered?

OVX 727K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 25 August 1971.

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The MOT history for OVX 727K shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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