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VUN 660K

1971 Triumph TR6

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,006 mi
Last recorded42,006 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUN 660K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 42,006 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Clutch Fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering Rack

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 40,875 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 39,586 miles

slight corrosion to nearside of boot floor but ok at test

slight play in nearside rear inner universal joint

Fail 25 Jun 2018 39,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion to nearside of boot floor but ok at test

slight play in nearside rear inner universal joint

Pass 3 Jul 2017 39,302 miles

nearside of boot floor slightly corroded but ok at time of test

Pass 1 Jul 2016 39,227 miles

slight corrosion on nearside of boot floor

Pass 28 Apr 2014 39,008 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear body mounting slightly corroded

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 24 Apr 2014 39,008 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear body mounting slightly corroded

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2012 38,831 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 38,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 38,310 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear floor corroding

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 2 Sep 2011 38,309 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear floor corroding

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,042 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 37,156 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 36,821 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 36,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 36,318 miles

1- n/s/r foot brake and hand brake effort low † †2- brake paddle rubber worn † †3- brake paddle slightly spongy

Pass 29 Jun 2006 36,192 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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VUN 660K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VUN 660K, 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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VUN 660K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 20 October 1971.

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