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TBK 236J

1971 Triumph TR6

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

61,932 mi
Last recorded61,932 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBK 236J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 May 2010 61,932 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 61,932 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 61,319 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 61,312 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2007 61,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 60,509 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 60,503 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 59,942 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 59,942 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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TBK 236J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 TBK 236J, 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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TBK 236J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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