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SKY 235J

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,005 mi
Last recorded77,005 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKY 235J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 77,005 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 76,961 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 76,484 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 75,956 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 75,723 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 75,353 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 75,187 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 74,724 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 74,299 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 73,666 miles

all underbody rubber components slightly perished including radiator hoses

both front brake hoses perished,not exposing inner cords

handbrake travel close to acceptable limit

heavy application of underseal applied to all underbody areas

nearside rear drive shaft outer universal joint slight play

slight play in both steering rack mountings

slight play in both steering rack tie bars

slight play in nearside rear road wheel

slight play in offside front lower trunion mounting

slight play in offside front shockabsorber lower mounting

various engine/ gearbox oil leaks

washer jets poorly aligned

Fail 18 Apr 2009 73,666 miles

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

all underbody rubber components slightly perished including radiator hoses

both front brake hoses perished,not exposing inner cords

handbrake travel close to acceptable limit

heavy application of underseal applied to all underbody areas

nearside rear drive shaft outer universal joint slight play

slight play in both steering rack mountings

slight play in both steering rack tie bars

slight play in nearside rear road wheel

slight play in offside front lower trunion mounting

slight play in offside front shockabsorber lower mounting

various engine/ gearbox oil leaks

washer jets poorly aligned

Pass 14 May 2008 72,504 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 72,504 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 72,040 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2006 72,040 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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SKY 235J 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 80%.

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 SKY 235J, 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 SKY 235J registered?

SKY 235J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 21 May 1971.

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