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TWK 648J

1970 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,956 mi
Last recorded2,956 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWK 648J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 2,956 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 2,431 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 2,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lights goes out (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 1,401 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 1,169 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 1,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 4 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 4 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 98,852 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 98,829 miles

Nearside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

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

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 29 Mar 2010 98,806 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in both front wheel hubs

Pass 2 Apr 2009 98,791 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight movement in both front wheel hubs

Pass 1 Apr 2008 98,731 miles

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

slight corrosion on chassis

Fail 27 Mar 2007 98,705 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight play in o/s front wheel to hub assembly

Pass 27 Mar 2007 98,705 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight play in o/s front wheel to hub assembly

Pass 18 Mar 2006 98,661 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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TWK 648J is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 39,909 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 TWK 648J, 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 56 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TWK 648J registered?

TWK 648J is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 22 October 1970.

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