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PVU 825J

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,749 mi
Last recorded60,749 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVU 825J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 60,749 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 60,254 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 59,743 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 59,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 58,884 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 58,097 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 58,097 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 57,204 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f inner wishbone bushes splitting

rear shock slightly weak

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 24 Jun 2009 56,691 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 56,691 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 56,113 miles

Interior rear view mirror, poor view due to plastic screen crazing.

Oil leak

Rear driveshaft gaiters split.

Windscreen washers poor.

Fail 30 May 2008 56,113 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Interior rear view mirror, poor view due to plastic screen crazing.

Oil leak

Rear driveshaft gaiters split.

Windscreen washers poor.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 55,659 miles

Outstanding advisories.

Fail 1 Jun 2007 55,658 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Chassis rails corroded inside

Nearside rear brake pipe routed close to exhaust pipe.

Nearside rear shock absorber link arm, nyloc nut over washer, thread not through nyloc.

Rear tyres perished, inner sidewalls cracked/split

Windscreen washer switch hard to operate.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 54,746 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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PVU 825J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PVU 825J, 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 PVU 825J registered?

PVU 825J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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