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UFA 518J

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

21,954 mi
Last recorded21,954 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFA 518J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 21,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both nearside and offside (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 21,440 miles

underbody coated in underseal and brake pipes

Fail 2 Aug 2016 21,440 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underbody coated in underseal and brake pipes

Pass 20 Jul 2015 20,748 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 19,534 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 19,369 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2014 19,369 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,113 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 18,365 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 16,633 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 16,112 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 14,870 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 13,779 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 13,775 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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UFA 518J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UFA 518J, 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 UFA 518J registered?

UFA 518J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 4 June 1971.

Is UFA 518J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFA 518J shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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