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VVC 861J

1971 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,299 mi
Last recorded69,299 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVC 861J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 69,299 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 69,299 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 68,878 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 68,293 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 68,293 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 68,051 miles

slight corrosion on sills

Pass 11 Jun 2013 66,961 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 66,182 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 66,136 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

battery insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2011 65,362 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 65,362 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 64,838 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 64,828 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 64,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 64,127 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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VVC 861J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 861J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VVC 861J registered?

VVC 861J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 16 March 1971.

Is VVC 861J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVC 861J shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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