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SGS 406K

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,554 mi
Last recorded37,554 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGS 406K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 37,554 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 35,952 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 33,368 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 30,926 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 28,914 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 27,008 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 26,980 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 21,018 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 18,372 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel O/S rack has slight play. (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 14,664 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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SGS 406K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SGS 406K, 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 SGS 406K registered?

SGS 406K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 16 September 1971.

Is SGS 406K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGS 406K shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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