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UKE 540H

1970 Triumph TR6

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

12,275 mi
Last recorded12,275 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKE 540H
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 12,275 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 9,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rears (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 9,883 miles

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) uj worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 8,693 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 8,693 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 6,207 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 6,204 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle Efficiency low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 6,019 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 5,628 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 5,626 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 5,486 miles

All brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer small holes. (7.1.2)

indicator and high beam tell tale lights dim.

Fail 26 Aug 2016 5,486 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

All brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer small holes. (7.1.2)

indicator and high beam tell tale lights dim.

Fail 3 May 2016 5,406 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)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 4,869 miles

Oil leak from engine.Oil leak from back axle.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 4,642 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 4,576 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 4,523 miles

Rear differential mountings corroded.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 4,490 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 4,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 4,453 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 4,333 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 4,247 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 4,061 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 3,592 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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UKE 540H is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UKE 540H, 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 UKE 540H registered?

UKE 540H is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 March 1970.

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