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WKV 141J

1971 Triumph TR6

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,400 mi
Last recorded51,400 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKV 141J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 51,400 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 50,938 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 50,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 50,265 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 49,230 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 49,218 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively play in offside and nearside drive shafts (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

play in nearside rack end joint

Pass 21 Aug 2019 48,308 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 47,815 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 47,258 miles

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

slight play in rack mounts

Pass 17 May 2016 46,750 miles

slight play in steering rack mount bushes

Pass 22 Jan 2015 45,781 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 45,781 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 14 Sep 2011 45,407 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 45,310 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 45,308 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

some play in both steering rack bushes

Pass 27 Aug 2008 44,769 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 43,044 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 40,260 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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WKV 141J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WKV 141J, 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 WKV 141J registered?

WKV 141J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 25 June 1971.

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