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VFR 233K

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,374 mi
Last recorded97,374 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFR 233K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 97,374 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 97,374 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2015 96,358 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 96,219 miles

N/S/F inner seals corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F inner seals corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 95,586 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 95,264 miles

outer sills not fully welded along bottom edge

Fail 13 Jul 2012 95,264 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

outer sills not fully welded along bottom edge

Pass 7 Jul 2011 95,113 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 94,554 miles

Oil leak

rear brakes uneven

Pass 23 Jun 2009 94,109 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 94,100 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion on underside of vehicle

play in rack

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2008 93,495 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 92,994 miles

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

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

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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VFR 233K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VFR 233K, 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 VFR 233K registered?

VFR 233K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 November 1971.

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The MOT history for VFR 233K shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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