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VWK 887J

1970 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

32,531 mi
Last recorded32,531 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1970 Triumph TR639,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWK 887J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 32,531 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 32,214 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 31,263 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 30,508 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 29,242 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 27,775 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 27,146 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 25,636 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 23,460 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 21,327 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2015 19,080 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 16,636 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 12,844 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 10,034 miles

slight play from nearside steering arm

Fail 28 Jan 2013 10,034 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight play from nearside steering arm

Fail 29 Feb 2012 82,110 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 7,707 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 7,558 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 7,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 7,359 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 72,243 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 7,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 7,106 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 887J is a 1970 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 887J, 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 887J registered?

VWK 887J is a 1970 Triumph TR6, first registered on 31 December 1970.

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