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VUM 542H

1970 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

23,501 mi
Last recorded23,501 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUM 542H
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 23,501 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 15,628 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 14,021 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 10,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2014 8,695 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 6,125 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 2,431 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 2,309 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 1,943 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 1,884 miles

front no. plate cracked

Fail 17 Aug 2009 1,875 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front no. plate cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2008 1,280 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 1,247 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 1,221 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 1,123 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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VUM 542H is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VUM 542H, 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 VUM 542H registered?

VUM 542H is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 March 1970.

Is VUM 542H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUM 542H shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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