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VCF 674K

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

11,200 mi
Last recorded11,200 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCF 674K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 11,200 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 10,631 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 10,112 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 8,901 miles

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

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

slight engine, gearbox and rear diff oil leaks

Pass 13 Aug 2021 7,448 miles

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

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

slight engine, gearbox and rear diff oil leaks

Fail 9 Aug 2021 7,446 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight engine, gearbox and rear diff oil leaks

Pass 5 Aug 2020 6,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very inner edge, 4mm on outer edge - rest of tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 25 Jul 2019 5,877 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft universal joint has a tight spot and a corrosion mark

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 4,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on very inner edge - rest of tread 3-4mm

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on very inner edge - rest of tread 3-5mm

fuel tank cap seal stress cracked

slight engine, gearbox and rear diff oil leaks

Pass 31 Jul 2017 3,439 miles

Nearside Front Upper ball joint boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front wipers smearing slightly

fuel tank cap seal stress cracked

slight engine, gearbox and rear diff oil leaks

Pass 2 Aug 2016 2,573 miles

fuel tank cap seal stress cracked

slight oil leaks to engine, gearbox and rear diff

Fail 2 Aug 2016 2,573 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)

fuel tank cap seal stress cracked

slight oil leaks to engine, gearbox and rear diff

Pass 7 Aug 2015 1,417 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal rubber worn partially smooth

slight oil leaks to engine, gearbox and rear differential

Pass 13 Aug 2014 799 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 346 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 99,465 miles

corrosion on rear metal brake pipe above axle line

Pass 3 Aug 2011 99,122 miles

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

both inner sills have slight rust

Pass 17 Aug 2010 98,715 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight wear rear exhaust hangar. Slight drag n/s/r brake.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 97,378 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 97,035 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 96,794 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 96,349 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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VCF 674K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VCF 674K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VCF 674K registered?

VCF 674K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 20 August 1971.

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