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PPX 408K

1971 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,139 mi
Last recorded45,139 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPX 408K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 45,139 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 45,139 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 44,080 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 442,236 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 44,223 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 41,496 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 40,676 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r floor slight corrosion

slight smoke from exhaust tail pipe

Pass 22 May 2013 40,560 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 40,560 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 40,532 miles

Front suspension rubber bushes deteriorating slightly

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

Slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 16 Apr 2012 40,532 miles

Front suspension rubber bushes deteriorating slightly

Slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2009 40,423 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 40,423 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 40,421 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Slight binding on front brakes

Slight corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 Nov 2007 40,379 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres perishing slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2006 40,295 miles

slight play nsr hub.os & ns rear tyres worn on edges.

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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PPX 408K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PPX 408K, 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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PPX 408K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 24 April 1971.

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