MOT Status
ValidMileage
82,877 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Oil leak
nearside top wishbone bush split but no play,nearside brake slighty binding
off side inner sill slight corroion
How Reliable is the Triumph TR6?
Based on 59,030 MOT tests across 5,951 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VAB 520L is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VAB 520L, 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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How do I check the history of VAB 520L?
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What year was VAB 520L registered?
VAB 520L is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is VAB 520L safe to buy?
The MOT history for VAB 520L shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VAB 520L have outstanding finance?
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