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TKV 316J

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

22,103 mi
Last recorded22,103 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKV 316J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 22,103 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 22,067 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 21,909 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 21,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 21,732 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 21,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 21,590 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 21,590 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 21,581 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 21,581 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 21,574 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 21,570 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 21,540 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 21,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185R15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 21,496 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 21,391 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 21,094 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 21,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Upper Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 20,683 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 20,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 20,452 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 20,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 20,253 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2008 20,253 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 18,928 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 17,526 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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TKV 316J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 TKV 316J, 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 TKV 316J registered?

TKV 316J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 22 April 1971.

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The MOT history for TKV 316J shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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