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TCE 265K

1971 Triumph TR6

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,734 mi
Last recorded84,734 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCE 265K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 84,734 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 84,507 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 84,507 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 83,837 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 83,031 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 83,085 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 82,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 82,512 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 81,833 miles

Both front Inner tyre walls stained pos brake fluid?

Clutch slave cylinder leaking slightly

OS Diff oil seal leaking slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2012 81,321 miles

OS Wiper fouling top of screen

Oil leak from gearbox end seal

Wipers dont self park

Pass 25 Jun 2011 80,991 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 80,651 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pipes insecure on chassis

slight inbalance on front brakes

Fail 22 Jun 2010 80,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pipes insecure on chassis

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 21 May 2009 80,806 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 80,557 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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TCE 265K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Blue 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 TCE 265K, 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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TCE 265K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 10 December 1971.

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