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VVC 652J

1971 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,286 mi
Last recorded86,286 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVC 652J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2025 86,286 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 86,150 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 86,115 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint locking device ineffective Bottom universal joint moves up and down on splines on steering rack. (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 86,049 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 16 Jul 2021 86,025 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 very slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 85,659 miles

All tyre valves perished

All tyres perished

Pass 13 Jul 2017 85,265 miles

All tyre valves perished

All tyres slightly perished

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 84,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 84,779 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2015

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 84,339 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 84,112 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 83,452 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 83,266 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 83,243 miles

Area around pedal box beginning to corrode(still sound)

Nearside washer nozzle leaking

Signs of brake fluid leak from reservoir(not leaking at present)

Signs that front wheels have been rubbing(not rubbing at time of test)

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Slight play in steering rack

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 652J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 652J, 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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What year was VVC 652J registered?

VVC 652J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 10 March 1971.

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