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VKV 1J

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,371 mi
Last recorded84,371 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKV 1J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 84,371 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 84,370 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 84,324 miles

body and chassis corroded

front tyres perished

Pass 28 Aug 2014 84,268 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 84,267 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 84,249 miles

Genral corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 15 Jul 2013 84,248 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2012 84,202 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 84,004 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Jul 2010 83,814 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 83,570 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 83,567 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 83,375 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

coolant leak

starting to corrode near both rear spring fixing points on body work and genral condition of body work underside corroding

surface corrosion on both sides chassis front to rear

Fail 28 Apr 2008 83,373 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

coolant leak

starting to corrode near both rear spring fixing points on body work and genral condition of body work underside corroding

surface corrosion on both sides chassis front to rear

Pass 21 Nov 2006 83,209 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 83,182 miles

SLIGHT IN B ALANCE TO FRONT & REAR BRAKES

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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VKV 1J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VKV 1J, 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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VKV 1J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 5 May 1971.

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