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VRL 685H

1970 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,516 mi
Last recorded7,516 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 685H
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 7,516 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 7,516 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 7,290 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 7,285 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 7,112 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 6,900 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 6,515 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 6,147 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 6,111 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2011 5,197 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 5,179 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2010 3,127 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 2,220 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 2,212 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 2,183 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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VRL 685H is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 39,909 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 VRL 685H, 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 56 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 VRL 685H registered?

VRL 685H is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 6 February 1970.

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The MOT history for VRL 685H shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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