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XCV 424J

1971 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,350 mi
Last recorded37,350 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCV 424J
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 37,350 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 37,171 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 36,664 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 36,193 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 35,684 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r park and service brake effort low

Fail 5 May 2010 35,684 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/r park and service brake effort low

Pass 21 May 2009 35,264 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 34,954 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 34,748 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 34,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 34,399 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 34,389 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

boot lid does not secure

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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XCV 424J is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XCV 424J, 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 XCV 424J registered?

XCV 424J is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 8 January 1971.

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