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VFW 144J

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

12,504 mi
Last recorded12,504 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFW 144J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 12,504 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 12,486 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 12,045 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 11,233 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 10,548 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 10,068 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 7,796 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 5,206 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 46,800 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 4,600 miles

nearside rear chassis rail showing signs of corrosion

offside dip beam pattern just visable

Pass 10 Oct 2007 3,686 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 3,100 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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VFW 144J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VFW 144J, 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 VFW 144J registered?

VFW 144J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 25 January 1971.

Is VFW 144J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFW 144J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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