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VTA 389J

1971 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,219 mi
Last recorded43,219 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTA 389J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 43,219 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 42,735 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 41,929 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 40,513 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 40,069 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2018 39,292 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 39,292 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 38,828 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 38,709 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 38,687 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 38,603 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 38,527 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers seat slightly worn

exhaust close to body

offside and nearside rear wing panels slightly corroded

offside rear exhaust slightly loose

offside rear silencer, baffle loose

surface corrosion underside of vehicle in various places, recommend check.

various places under vehicle coated in thick underseal. limiting view

various places under vehicle corroded, recommend wax oil

wipers only work on slow speed

Fail 16 Nov 2011 38,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

chassis memmbers coated in underseal limiting view

exhaust systems close to body

knock underneath vehicle when clutch let out

surface corrosion in various place underneath vehicle on body, recommend treatment

very slight wear in steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2011 38,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

chassis memmbers coated in underseal limiting view

exhaust systems close to body

knock underneath vehicle when clutch let out

surface corrosion in various place underneath vehicle on body, recommend treatment

very slight wear in steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2010 38,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

advise treat underside of vehicle with wax oil

floor panels, slight surface corrosion

rear axle mounting bushes perished

Pass 21 Nov 2007 37,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 36,636 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 36,037 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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VTA 389J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VTA 389J, 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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VTA 389J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 May 1971.

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