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UCD 481J

1971 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

37,855 mi
Last recorded37,855 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCD 481J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 37,855 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 37,166 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 35,659 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 34,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 33,890 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill is hold and corroded

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill is hold and corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak at rear diff

under seal obscuring some components

washer bottle insecure

Fail 24 Apr 2019 33,890 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill is hold and corroded

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill is hold and corroded

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

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

oil leak at rear diff

under seal obscuring some components

washer bottle insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2017 33,841 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 33,304 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear fuel pipe corroded

car overheating

gearbox leaking

Fail 29 Jun 2016 33,304 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear fuel pipe corroded

car overheating

gearbox leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2015 32,904 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 32,880 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 32,642 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 32,641 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 32,414 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 32,180 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 31,693 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 31,693 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 31,207 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 30,470 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 30,468 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 29,842 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 29,842 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 28,993 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 127,475 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 127,475 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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UCD 481J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UCD 481J, 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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UCD 481J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 3 February 1971.

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