MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,271 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs pitted
n/s/f outer sill corroded
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Triumph TR6?
Based on 59,030 MOT tests across 5,951 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VDL 780K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 VDL 780K, 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 VDL 780K registered?
VDL 780K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 3 September 1971.
Is VDL 780K safe to buy?
The MOT history for VDL 780K shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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