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UGV 171J

1971 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,999 mi
Last recorded91,999 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGV 171J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 91,999 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 91,869 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 91,772 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 91,741 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 91,719 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 91,638 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes wax oiled

Pass 18 Jul 2013 91,437 miles

brake pipes waxoyled

Pass 29 Jun 2012 91,167 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes waxoyled

Pass 20 Jul 2011 90,977 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 90,629 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 90,436 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 90,436 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 90,331 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 90,275 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 90,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 90,081 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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UGV 171J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UGV 171J, 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 UGV 171J registered?

UGV 171J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is UGV 171J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGV 171J shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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