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RSX 52J

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,273 mi
Last recorded10,273 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSX 52J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 10,273 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 10,273 miles

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 10,273 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 9,762 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 8,237 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 7,359 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 7,359 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Sep 2010 7,329 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 5,642 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 5,569 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 5,479 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 5,307 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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RSX 52J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RSX 52J, 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 RSX 52J registered?

RSX 52J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is RSX 52J safe to buy?

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