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VWK 843J

1970 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,789 mi
Last recorded6,789 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWK 843J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 6,789 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 6,789 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 6,093 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 6,035 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 6,035 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Rear carb (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Apr 2016 6,023 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Bulkhead under section at wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Foor well section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Body sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor well section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Body sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 6,004 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

floor panels corroding

Fail 18 Jun 2014 6,004 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

floor panels corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2013 5,955 miles

Off & nearside front floor panels corroding

Fail 27 Jun 2013 5,955 miles

Off & nearside front floor panels corroding

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 5,793 miles

off & nearside front inner sills corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroding

Fail 6 Jun 2012 5,793 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

off & nearside front inner sills corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2011 5,404 miles

nearside front tyre edge wearing

Pass 7 May 2010 4,825 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 4,822 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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VWK 843J is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 VWK 843J, 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 VWK 843J registered?

VWK 843J is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 8 December 1970.

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