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VVC 585J

1971 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,273 mi
Last recorded91,273 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVC 585J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 91,273 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 90,154 miles

All tyres are starting to crack.

Pass 1 Oct 2015 88,453 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 87,167 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 85,875 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 85,872 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 85,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 85,840 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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VVC 585J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVC 585J, 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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How do I check the history of VVC 585J?

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What year was VVC 585J registered?

VVC 585J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 16 February 1971.

Is VVC 585J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVC 585J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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