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WKV 873K

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,340 mi
Last recorded96,340 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKV 873K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 96,340 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 96,340 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 96,128 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 96,128 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 95,790 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 95,448 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 94,844 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 94,535 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2015 94,266 miles

both track rod end rubber gaitors have slight deterioration

Pass 27 Sep 2014 93,819 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 93,297 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 93,295 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 93,295 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 93,295 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 93,295 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 93,295 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 93,295 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 93,295 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 93,295 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 93,295 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 93,295 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2005 93,295 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 873K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 873K, 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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WKV 873K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 23 August 1971.

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