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XLJ 126K

1971 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,003 mi
Last recorded66,003 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1971 Triumph TR642,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLJ 126K
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 66,003 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 65,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 65,300 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 65,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 May 2010 64,855 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 63,787 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 62,625 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 61,985 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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XLJ 126K is a 1971 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 XLJ 126K, 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 XLJ 126K registered?

XLJ 126K is a 1971 Triumph TR6, first registered on 14 October 1971.

Is XLJ 126K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLJ 126K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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