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VWK 877J

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

13,528 mi
Last recorded13,528 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWK 877J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 13,528 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 10,118 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 May 2023 10,094 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 6,927 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 6,923 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 99,647 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 99,638 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column shaft modification unsafe column coupling bolts not secure (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2018 96,784 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 94,043 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing throttle body bracket and hose by water pump (2.2.D.2a)

both drive shaft gaiters torn over splined couplings

Pass 12 Apr 2016 90,478 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 88,652 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 84,341 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 84,214 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 81,734 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

oil leaks

Pass 25 Apr 2013 81,734 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

oil leaks

Pass 12 Apr 2012 79,096 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 75,183 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 71,958 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 68,115 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 68,022 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 63,747 miles

NSR foot and handbrake not as efficient as OSR. Recommend check

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 63,747 miles

NSR foot and handbrake not as efficient as OSR. Recommend check

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 58,647 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 54,434 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 53,985 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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 877J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VWK 877J, 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 VWK 877J registered?

VWK 877J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 7 January 1971.

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