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VRW 897J

1970 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,723 mi
Last recorded20,723 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRW 897J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 20,723 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 20,651 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 20,613 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 20,569 miles

all tyres perrished and cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2013 20,480 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 20,480 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 20,346 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

n/s/r tyre splitting on inner shoulder

slight play on n/s of steering rack

Pass 30 Sep 2010 20,251 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 20,165 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 20,158 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner edge radial cracks

Pass 24 Jul 2008 20,045 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 20,045 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 19,829 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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VRW 897J is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VRW 897J, 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.

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What year was VRW 897J registered?

VRW 897J is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 8 September 1970.

Is VRW 897J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRW 897J 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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